Mr. Speaker, I have heard that old tune before from the previous minister.
The press reported last week that the government is considering a compensation package of only $5,000 to $14,000 per merchant mariner. This $5,000 amounts to 25 cents for each day these men have waited for the last 54 years. It is an insult to them.
Will the minister inform the House today that he will give $20,000 compensation packages to the merchant mariners?