—because then I could ask them, “Why not?” To simply say, “The government acknowledges this recommendation” basically says, “Yes, I received your email. Thank you very much.” That is not an adequate response or action from a recommendation, nor is it telling me why that recommendation is not going to be acted upon.
The process of reviewing the Fisheries Act is one this committee should not take lightly. I don't take it lightly. That's why I've put forward this motion. It's so we can all be well prepared to ask questions of the department officials when they come in and get comprehensive information from them so that we can make recommendations. I hate to use that term, “make recommendations”, because we know what the response to recommendations has typically been.
We deserve.... I keep saying “we”. Canadians deserve to see a job done right. I was trained to do that by my first employer, and it's something I strive to do in all of my careers, especially this career, because we have so many Canadians who...such as the indigenous and non-indigenous harvesters, the tackle shops, the fishing guides, the bait suppliers and the trap-makers. All those people rely on us to do it right. Therefore, we're not going to rush into this or be rushed into this. They deserve much better.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'll move that we adjourn the meeting.