Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities can tell himself what he wants, but the fact of the matter is that while the Conservatives are protecting lakes for the wealthy friends of the President of the Treasury Board, the Châteauguay River will go unprotected, and be at the mercy of unscrupulous developers.
In addition to its ecological importance, the river played a crucial role in the Conservatives' favourite moment in history, the War of 1812. The Battle of Châteauguay culminated in a triumphant British victory over the Americans.
Why are the Conservatives refusing to adequately protect this river and recognize its historical importance?