Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for her passion and commitment to this issue.
I want to reiterate some key facts. A Canadian vessel's minimum crewing complement is determined by Transport Canada marine safety and security officials through a thorough assessment based on the marine personnel regulations. BC Ferries' Salish class vessels do not have unmonitored machinery spaces. They are, indeed, equipped with technologically advanced machinery control systems. This means that the equipment in the engine room can be controlled and monitored from a remotely located engine control room which is required to be continuously manned by a qualified engineer.
Our government, as I stated earlier, remains committed to ensuring that Canadians have a safe and secure transportation network. I would like to reassure my hon. colleague that these vessels are adequately manned and are operating as per the regulatory requirements.