Mr. Speaker, in order or out of order I want to assure the hon. member that we are concerned with the state of the shipbuilding industry in Canada. That is why I have taken the time to meet with union representatives, with owner representatives and with the organizations that represent shipbuilders and ship users across Canada.
The simple answer is not as easy as the hon. member might think. The problems that are implicit in the industry are ones that arise not just domestically for Canada but out of a 40% overcapacity worldwide and the facing of increasing subsidies in various parts of the world.
I would like to ask the hon. member if he thinks he is prepared to suggest to his electors that they put increasing subsidies into the shipbuilding industry.