Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to all the witnesses for being here and for their testimony this morning.
Ms. MacNaughton, I, too, want to extend my sympathies to you on the passing of your husband, David, and for the pain and anxiety that you had to endure.
Yesterday at committee, the Canadian Cancer Society was here. They told us that just from smoking, 48,000 die from cancer annually. We know there are many other types of cancer, as in David's case, which was esophagus cancer. You should note that your testimony today is very valuable. You are advocating for tens of thousands of people who find themselves in a similar situation to you and David. Your testimony is important and I want to thank you for it. It's not being lost on this committee.
Thank you for being here.
Minister Fox, it's also very nice to have you here this morning. I'll just throw open a question that you could comment on.
When you look at this budget implementation act that we're studying here today, does it meet the immediate and urgent needs of P.E.I. for the fisheries, from your perspective?