—it is critical that we encourage and maintain fair and equitable trade with secure trading partners. It is critical that the purchase of processing plants and seafood supply chains are properly scrutinized by our federal government in terms of who receives the benefit of ownership.
Finally, we need to have legislation in place that ensures our seafood is in the direct control of Canada for Canadians. Many of us are acutely aware that our resources are finite, that supply and demand are fluid and that trade is a major component of the Canadian economy. As a representative of Canada's smallest but mightiest province, we ask that you assist us in keeping our trade channels open and viable.
That concludes my opening remarks.
Thank you.