Certainly, Mr. Chair; I could add a very concrete example from last year's report.
When we looked at oceans management, and we looked to see how well the government had implemented the 1996 Oceans Act, our conclusion was quite a stark one. It was quite negative. I'll read a couple of lines from it:
Implementing the Oceans Act and subsequent oceans strategy has not been a government priority. After eight years, the promise of the Oceans Act is unfulfilled. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has fallen far short of meeting its commitments and its targets.
For example, we talked about the fact that integrated management plans have not been developed as yet, and only two marine protected areas had actually been designated. That gives an example. I chose that one simply because I know your committee has been interested in oceans management issues in prior testimony.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.