Transport committee  All the other GIC appointments in the Transport portfolio are effective when the GIC makes them effective. The port authorities are currently the only exception to that rule.

Transport committee  That's right.

Transport committee  Yes.

Transport committee  Good morning. In recognition of the significance of marine transportation to Canada and its contribution to the Canadian economy, the Canada Marine Act was enacted in 1998. One of the outcomes of this legislation was the establishment of Canada port authorities. There are curr

Transport committee  Yes, that's precisely it. Having it in the estimates is allowing the NCC to access the funds that were given in budget 2007, so it is exactly what the minister said.

Transport committee  The capital is to replenish their acquisition and disposal fund. They have been using it over the years to cover their operating costs, so this is being put back in so the NCC can start acquiring some of the lands in Gatineau Park. It has approval to purchase lands under certain