Mr. Speaker, I know my colleague has a great interest in facilities generally, particularly as it relates to his fishermen.
Occasionally we see in various budgets commitments to invest in infrastructure. However, the infrastructure is in such bad repair across the country and the needs are so great that as good as the commitments seem to be, they have a very minimal effect.
Two years ago people from Small Craft Harbours told us it would take $400 million just to bring their solely owned facilities up to date. Under pressure from the standing committee, it put in $100 million above and beyond. It did not make a dent, and we are still falling behind.
Does the member find that in his region, as in mine, funding provided by government is not meeting our needs?