Mr. Speaker, that does not respond to my question.
Moving right along, the government has chosen to focus its security efforts on cyber security intelligence and border protection. Meanwhile, ports like Montreal and Halifax see the priorities as completely different. The ports need funds now to establish uniform security coordination with U.S. ports. They need funds now for waterside security.
If the government wants to get value for the money, why does it not listen to the port officials and put the money where it is really needed?