I thank my colleague Mr. Morrissey.
Minister, I don't have much time left, but I would like to thank you for coming to my riding last week. We had an opportunity to make a very nice announcement at the McGraw Seafood factory along with Jake Augustine. We also met with people from two associations, the Fédération régionale acadienne des pêcheurs professionnels and the Association des crabiers acadiens.
Crab, lobster and shrimp are part of a fishing industry that is very important in my region. Right whales have been present in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the past five years, as you know. That is especially the case in my riding. That impacts fisheries. In recent years, we have put in place all the resources required for the season to begin as soon as possible, by conducting icebreaking operations, for example.
Could you tell us what you are doing this year to enable us to begin the season as soon as possible, minimize interactions with right whales and have a profitable fishing season across our industry?
Thank you, Minister.