I would, as long as it could be done economically and practically on a continuing basis. There have been a couple of situations in the south end of Vancouver Island where on-land aquaculture was started, but didn't succeed in the long run. It was mentioned that there is one operation in Campbell River right now. At some time next year, they'll be able to harvest fish from it.
I'm very interested in how that works out and who's actually paying the bills. It must involve a huge investment of money in capital costs and operating costs until there is a reward or payback from the product that's produced. In the case of the Namgis band close to Port McNeill, I'm totally supportive of it. I think the Namgis people have a long record of involvement with the fishing industry. Some of them have actually changed and are now beginning to look at fish farming in a practical sense.
Again, the funding is a question. If the funding continues for it, regardless of whether it's making a profit or not, it will function and employ people. I think that will be wonderful. Jobs are very important to every single one of our communities. Unless there is long-term funding that can overcome the other costs involved in on-land fish farming, I don't believe it can succeed.