Madam Speaker, my colleague makes frequent reference to the members for Compton—Stanstead and Brome—Missisquoi and I understand his concern about getting them re-elected in the region. But that is not what is important. It is the population that is important.
The situation we are experiencing in the Magog and Sherbrooke region involves two countries. It is wrong to say that the International Joint Commission is only involved at the end of the process. Under the Boundary Waters Treaty, actions can be initiated when there are real concerns relating to the environment, of course, when these involve boundary waters.
At this point in time, I believe the government ought to be wanting to intervene. Where the environment is concerned, it is not enough to count on the good faith of the parties, particularly outside parties. The Minister of Foreign Affairs must therefore step in promptly and take some concrete action.