As the person responsible for directing budget-related activities, you have to say, with respect to a program that has been cut back, that it depends on the funding that will be allocated. However, given the negative impact Asian carp could have in Canada, do you not believe that we would benefit from a fixed, long-term structure? The most important point is prevention. Should we not have a system whereby the bases that you have established and that you will continue to support remain, if we do not want these carps proliferating in Canada?
On October 16th, 2012. See this statement in context.