It is important to note that, as indicated in correspondence between Transport Canada and Indian Affairs in late 1995, Transport Canada took the position that remote ports would be maintained but eventual transfer to provincial governments would be pursued.
Il importe de souligner que, comme le montre la correspondance entre Transports Canada et Affaires indiennes à la fin de 1995, Transports Canada fait valoir que les ports éloignés seront maintenus, mais qu'ils finiront par être cédés aux administrations provinciales.