Mr. Chair, the government understands the situation. The key point in what the hon. member has said and what I have spoken about is whether it will this be satisfactory. Somehow I doubt any amount ever would be. When the member talks in terms of $30 million to $31 million, I can be very frank and honest and say no, we will never get to that type of situation in a one-time payment.
We will do everything we can in joint work with the province of Quebec. We will continue to work with producers on pilot projects. He talks about a transition and he is on the right track. I intend to work with producers.
No one is going to cut and run. We realize this is a long-term process. We will work with producers. It is more than just money at stake here. As the member says, they want to rebuild their reputation. We are happy to work with them to do that. It is not just about money; it is about building a future and economies of scale and working toward something that will rejuvenate that area. We are happy to help.