I would like to come back to the deputy minister. A little earlier on, we were discussing the seal issue, and the fact that we went on an European visit this year. I do not understand why there are not ongoing talks. When the sealing season begins, there are ads on television and Europeans come to meet with us. How is it we are unable to get some reaction? We must be proactive, and not wait for the opening of the sealing season. You seem to be unable to get along with Foreign Affairs Canada. I will ask the same question here. It seems as though everyone is working in silo, that no one is cooperating. How is it possible that all the departments—like Foreign Affairs Canada and yourselves—are not working together on a comprehensive plan? Currently, everyone is working in isolation and when the seal hunt begins, everyone mounts the barricades.
On May 17th, 2007. See this statement in context.