Once again, the Habs won that round.
I just want to say briefly that you heard me reference lobster—and, yes, it does make the economy. When you flew in you will have noticed that Yarmouth is a long way away from a lot other built-up areas. It's a very independent and very strong community.
We started years and years ago, obviously when Mr. Champlain and Mr. Poutrincourt arrived in Port Royal and went up the way in West Nova and then went on to Quebec. It's always been attached to the sea.
People noticed the houses last night. Up until early last century, it was a thriving sea community with a lot of commercial ships, wooden sailing ships, etc. They've never lost the tradition, but today the dependence is more and more on primary resources, and the fishery is critical to the area's economy. And lobster has grown in importance steadily in the last number of years.
I know the residents and the people who are in the industry very much appreciate the committee being here, and I just want to say welcome, and I hope you enjoy it. As they say in Nova Scotia, come back often and spend lots of money.
Thank you, sir.