Mr. Chair, we can see in my colleague's heart and voice, the passion he has for fishers and for their communities. I want to applaud him. I am sure the people he represents are very proud tonight.
I want to thank all my colleagues who have shown up tonight to be here to do the important work of democracy, which is to be held to account. It is what I have been doing for hours, and I will continue to do it because it is what Canadians expect of us.
The member talked about small craft harbours. I want to say this in front of all Canadians, because I know this is televised and people are going to watch. He was one of the members who inspired us to do what is right for Canadians, for fishers and for their communities. We made a generational investment, $1 billion, which is twice as much as has ever been put into small craft harbours, and I want to thank the member. I want to say publicly that he has been one of the people who has talked to the Prime Minister and I to make it happen. I think that tonight, he should be very proud.
It shows the power of MPs. Members of Parliament are here to represent their communities. They are here to speak on behalf of their constituents and to raise issues that matter to the people they represent. I want to say that this member did that superbly. Time and time again, he reminded us of the importance of investing in small craft harbours. I would say that we have delivered.
I was pleased to be in New Brunswick just recently with a number of colleagues. I can see the difference it is going to make in the livelihoods of millions of Canadians. Fish harvesters depend on small craft harbours for their living. Their communities also depend on them.
I want to say it again. We focus a lot on the answers tonight, but members like him who stand up to represent their communities, who fight for them and get what they need, should be applauded and thanked this evening. I give my thanks to the member.