Let me quote from a 1980 briefing note prepared by DFO inspection branch officials on finding out that there were high cadmium and lead levels in some of the commercial species in the Baie des Chaleurs. I obtained the memo under the right to information, and it says in part—it's a long memo:
If the high levels of cadmium are confirmed, this could have severe socio-economic and ecological consequences. High levels of cadmium could raise havoc in European and U.S. markets
So way back in 1980 DFO was very concerned about these high levels, and you may recall that at the time fishermen were very concerned.