Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to thank the witnesses for being with us. I very much appreciate their presence.
I understand that the exercise is never simple, because their department is big and complicated. I take note of that every day.
I want to talk to you about the shrimp harvesters who are eagerly—I would now say “desperately”—waiting to hear from your department with respect to the moratorium, the closure, or possible sad news.
First of all, we'd like the answer to come quickly. Having said that, have you included in your appropriations any support for these fishers, aside from employment insurance? Not everyone is eligible for employment insurance.
Will your decision, which could be dramatic for these fishers, be supported in any way?