Mr. Speaker, cod fishermen in the Gaspé region believe that there will be an increase in crab quotas and they want part of it. Of course, crab fishermen are defending their turf and tension is rising. Cod fishermen are poor and idle, many of them are nearing the end of their unemployment insurance benefits. They are fighting for a decent living, they are fighting to put bread on the table. The minister cannot keep on ignoring them.
My question is for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. Since the minister has not yet tabled his fishing plan for crab in zone 12, nor his plan for the future of fisheries, nor his financial aid program for fishermen, when is he going to give a clear answer? Will he wait for the situation to deteriorate even more?