I didn't say lawless. I said the laws as they pertain to our country. It is the responsibility of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to enforce that.
When I first came on to this committee today, I was hoping to hear some assurances that communities throughout our region would take from your testimony. In fact, I get the impression that everything seems to be going just great from the perspective of yourself and other members. I don't think that's the way people see it.
I hope you understand that the engagement that you've had on this file has communities across Atlantic Canada concerned about the broader impact throughout our region.
What would you say other communities, like St. Martins and Alma, are to take away from the handling of this issue in your own backyard?