Madam Speaker, I appreciate the comments from the hon. member.
He is saying that Canada is catching up to America on vaccinating their citizens. That is a good-news story. However, it just goes to support my position that maybe there is room for a more creative solution than just an outright ban for another year.
Why is the minister not talking to his American counterparts to see what they are doing about opening up the cruise industry in a safe, secure and healthy manner? There is rapid testing, making sure that passengers have been vaccinated, better protocols on cruise ships, more health facilities and better cleaning. They have gone through all of that, and they feel they are now in a position to do it in a safe and secure manner. Why can Canada not be more creative about finding a solution?
The member said the government is helping financially to support them. That is great, and Canadians appreciate that. However, what we are looking for is an answer going forward. This temporary solution that the Americans have come up with could become permanent. It is American legislation standing—