Mr. Speaker, the Department of National Defence is very committed to the health and welfare of people living in the vicinity of Canadian Forces bases. We are also very much committed to the principle of sound environmental stewardship.
That is why, on behalf of the government, I announced $19 million for a new water system for the residents of Shannon.
I would like to pay tribute as well to the tireless efforts of the member for Portneuf, without whose efforts this would not have been possible.