It is unfortunate, but the real question is one of price. The prices paid by the processors in Newfoundland and New Brunswick are much higher than they are in Quebec. I do not know why that is the case. The fishers also have two choices, they can go to Newfoundland or to New Brunswick, but not to Quebec. It is not the role of the government to determine the price in each province. I sympathize, especially with the people in the plants. It is truly sad.
On May 8th, 2007. See this statement in context.