Madam Speaker, I just heard the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard admit that Groupe Saint-Pierre does indeed have the expertise to build a dike around the Kathryn Spirit.
However, I find it curious that five years ago, the same company had to stop dismantling work because it did not have the required expertise or certificate of authorization.
Based on what criteria does that company now have the required expertise? Has it completed other work in other waterways? I am asking so that I can inform local residents that the necessary expertise has been acquired and that the company can go ahead with an $8-million contract paid for by taxpayers. It is really important that the Liberals tell us.
Regarding the dismantling of the ship, what will happen after the barrier is built, and when will public tenders be issued?