Madam Speaker, I appreciate the member's comments, but she is ignoring all the things that we are doing, many of which I have outlined in my previous comments. Under the community adjustment fund, we are supporting communities impacted by the current economic downturn. She needs to see how that is going to play in the industry and help real people.
We are working with provinces and industry to develop a lobster development council to address the key issues here that are causing the lower prices, facilitate access to capital, develop a marketing campaign with the provinces, and reduce lobster harvesting capacity and costs through self-rationalization and other ways.
The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of the lobster industry and is determined to work with all stakeholders to help them both weather the current economic storm and improve the foundation for a sustainable future.