My opinion on a buyback program is very positive. There are too many licences, too much pressure on the product, and too many lobsters being put on the market. A buyback program, I feel, would eliminate those problems. As well, it would mean fewer boats on the water, so the coast guard would have to look after fewer fishermen. There would not be as much that the protection division would have to look after. I think it would be a plus in all aspects of the industry.
On April 2nd, 2009. See this statement in context.