First of all, right off the bat you say that we're going to eliminate these things. We're currently reviewing all of our policies, so I don't think it's fair to say we're going to eliminate anything.
Of course I am concerned about our fisheries and our fishing communities. We entered a process where I was seeking input and advice from fishermen and people across the country with an interest in fisheries who could provide us with information and advice on how we could improve the overall management of the fishery. We have received a lot of information, a lot of advice. We're currently looking at all that. I don't feel that I should just accept the advice I receive from DFO. I think I have to go out and see for myself. I engage Canadians. I have to listen to fishermen to get their feedback.
I've heard a lot of fishermen say that we have too many rules, that it doesn't make sense, that it's inhibiting their opportunity to grow. If it's inhibiting their opportunity to grow, it's going to have an impact on the communities where they live. So I think it's important that we take a look at the overall policies of the department. If we can improve them to make it better for fishermen and ensure that we have vital fishing communities, that's all to the good. These communities are an important part of eastern Canada and western Canada, and inshore as well. We have to be aware of that.
I think it's incumbent upon me to take a look at ways we can improve and grow the fishery.