Mr. Speaker, the Atlantic Pilotage Authority is considering changing the interception point for ships entering Placentia Bay on the south coast of Newfoundland. The proposed change of this new point of interception has it 13 miles farther inshore to shallower waters and several small islands.
A study of Canada's bays concluded that Placentia Bay is one of the most dangerous bays in the country and is at the highest risk of a catastrophic oil spill. It will be only a matter of time.
Will the Minister of Transport put an immediate stop to this reckless change that puts the east coast at risk?