Mr. Speaker, the waters of Vancouver are the busiest in Canada. Ferries and cruise ships with hundreds of passengers share the waterways with large tankers, container ships and countless smaller vessels.
A single, seamless vessel traffic control system from the entrance of Juan de Fuca to a berth in Vancouver harbour is the best choice.
Why does the minister believe that closing the coast guard's vessel traffic control centre in Vancouver will improve vessel traffic management and national security?