We need to be very clear about this. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which was reported by the minister of unemployment as having a central role in this particular income support program.... You're indicating that there is no problem of ice on the northeast coast and there are no discussions taking place between HRSDC and Fisheries and Oceans anymore on this, because you have said you do not support an income support program—or at least you said there is no problem to resolve and therefore there is nothing for us to talk about.
On May 12th, 2009. See this statement in context.