Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Merci, gentlemen. Thank you for coming.
On the 27th of February the Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. Gerry Ritz, along with Gail Shea, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced an Atlantic lobster industry marketing plan working in conjunction with the three maritime provinces. I notice that Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the Province of Quebec, were not included in this. Were you aware that the announcement had taken place on the 27th? Basically, it's over $328,000. It's a combined federal and provincial program to market lobster. There will be media campaigns, promotions, chef events, consumer promotion, etc., in the United States, Asia, and Europe. I am just wondering if you were aware of that. If you were, I am wondering why Quebec would not have been part of that. Would Quebec have its own marketing plan with the federal and provincial governments?