Mr. Speaker, the latest towboat incident and the numerous abandoned ships on our shores that threaten our environment and our navigation lines demonstrate the need for strict regulations so companies are held accountable for towing vessels and removing them when they are cut loose.
Presently there is money secured for oil tanker navigation in our waters, but we need similar legislation for other types of vessels as well. Will the government act now to ensure the safety of our shores and our navigable waters?