Mr. Speaker, we need a national plan, not a ship-by-ship approach, and not more talking.
While the sinking tug that my colleague referred to was removed, it was towed to Ladysmith Harbour, along with dozens of other derelict vessels.
Last year, NDP MP Jean Crowder introduced the kind of comprehensive coast-wide solution that this country needs. Last year, the Liberal Party supported it, including the Prime Minister.
Why the delay? Will the government adopt our bill and finally deal with abandoned vessels?