Mr. Speaker, I thank my Bloc colleague for his remarks.
Earlier I spoke of the cost of this project to the Americans, the citizens of North Dakota, thus far. They have already invested $350 million in flood control. They have also paid $450 million for damages caused by the increase in water levels. If my information is correct, with the new technology, the filter could cost as little as $7 million.
In his remarks, my colleague spoke of leadership. This project will cost $7 million, not $100 million. Leadership is important but this is not an impossible project to execute. Does my colleague have any comments in this regard?