Thank you, Mr. Chair.
“They have eyes that don't see and ears that don't hear.” That's how a prominent fishing industry stakeholder from Newfoundland describes DFO in terms of its management of the mackerel fishery after 10 years of Liberal rule and seven ministers.
During the last election, Minister, Mr. Carney committed to listening to what he hears at the wharf. While you use the power of your authority, and instead of listening to your ENGO-inspired entourage, listen to the fishing industry and commit to reopening the mackerel fishery in Atlantic Canada here today in this committee. Reopen that fishery this fall, Minister.