This is quite a revelation for the fishers who are affected on the northeast coast of Newfoundland, those in the Northern Peninsula and Labrador, because it was very clearly stated to them through the minister, Diane Finley, that there was an acknowledgement by her department and her government that there was a problem and that discussions were under way with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. That was reported to the House of Commons on April 22, 2009, and it was reported that a program would be announced shortly. This is very serious, Madam Deputy Minister.
