Who has the mandate?
Even if there's no mandate, a crisis situation calls for creativity. We have to find solutions. Boats are being put up for sale, particularly in my colleague Mr. Cormier's riding. There will be some up for sale in Quebec too.
Let's be creative. That's why we're here.
Are you open to that at all? Have you thought about it?
I understand that this isn't part of the department's mandate, but we will have to find some mandates. Some people will be out of work and their boats will no longer be worth anything. They will no longer be able to sell their boats, they have no buyback value for their licences, and they can no longer fish.
I understand that fish are important, but people are important too. This has to be dealt with. These individuals have paid taxes all their lives, hoping to get some kind of service in return.