I move that clause 38 be amended by adding, after line 19 on page 25, the following:
(c) importance shall be given to the development of measures to assist in the preservation of the fishing industry, including measures to assist in understanding and maintaining the environmental characteristics of the offshore area that support that industry.
We did hear several witnesses talk about the importance of the fishing industry and the need to be consulted, and we heard repeatedly that they were not. I think it's about making sure that any project will substantially consider the plight of the fishing industry, which is the main industry in these provinces. There are some briefs from first nations groups that were talking about the importance of this for their people, for economic reconciliation and for opportunity.
I think this is a good amendment.