Thank you, Madam Minister.
I would just like to share with committee members how our fishers have evolved and are aware they need to protect these whales.
In closed areas, some fishers are now using ropeless traps and an electronic device that brings the traps to the surface. This was made possible thanks to investments that you and your department made. I thank you for that.
On that note, people are wondering if they can count on you and rest assured that, next year, funds and services like the Coast Guard and other third parties can help make sure that the fishing season starts as early as possible, as it did this year. We've seen the impact it has had. Factory employees were able to work, fishers were able to almost fully meet their quota and the entire community is better off.
Can we count on you and your department to ensure we get these services next year?