Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question.
As the member knows, the freeze in question was implemented by the previous administration. I indicated when I spoke to the MFU convention on February 4 that I was going to review the consequences of the freeze on inactive groundfish licences.
This past week we visited New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and Quebec where we heard from many fishing industry and association groups re this subject. I am aware of the difficulties it has caused with respect to bona fide licences and the difficulties it has given to individuals.
I undertake to review and announce a decision in the very near future.