Fisheries committee  We would provide that advice to the municipality when they contacted us.

Fisheries committee  Annex 3 provides the overall budget. We can give you the breakdown by province. We can send that to the committee. I don't have it at my fingertips. What is in annex 2 is only a part of the program. This is a tool that was developed to cover the minimal risks. It is one part of the program, but we could, if you wish, provide you with the details of the budget.

Fisheries committee  Overall, in terms of gravel extraction, flood control really is the responsibility of the province. That's why we entered into the MOU with them; it was so we could be sure we were taking those factors into account. I think the deputy has provided a pretty full answer for how we're approaching it.

Fisheries committee  It's a plan for delivering on our legislative requirements to protect habitat under the current Fisheries Act and on our policy framework around no net loss, but it is really not an enhancement plan; it is really a protection plan.

Fisheries committee  Thank you, Deputy. I believe all members have a copy of the deck entitled “The Habitat Management Program and the Environmental Process Modernization Plan”. The deck begins with some context that I commend to the committee. In the interest of time, I won't go through the context at the front of the deck.

Fisheries committee  On the two questions you asked relating to habitat, in terms of officers on the west coast, we have managed to increase the budget for the habitat program this year on the west coast as a result of the $99 million in transformational funds, in total, that the minister was able to achieve for the department.

Fisheries committee  We have discussed this issue several times. You are certainly aware of the fact that we asked the promoter to change the plans, which was done. The change makes an environmental assessment by DFO useless. Following discussions between various departments, including Environment Canada, it was determined that the changes brought about to the plans eliminated the possibility of major repercussions.

Fisheries committee  Not today, but we can send you a written response by next week.

Fisheries committee  Indeed, these types of projects are taken into account under the Fish Habitat Management Program. I don't have the details with me today as far as the project is concerned, but we can provide you with a written response by next week.