Mr. Speaker, my riding, Laurentides—Labelle, has an estimated 10,800 lakes and bodies of water, and many of them are used recreationally during the summer. We are working on a number of issues concerning the management and protection of our lakes, but we hear less about boating safety.
According to the Red Cross, every year there are about 160 boating-related fatalities in Canada.
Can the Minister of Transport talk about what is being done to raise awareness about pleasure craft safety?