Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question.
I want to note that the action taken yesterday was on the advice of industry stakeholders in the province of British Columbia. The idea originates with the stakeholders. It has been endorsed and embraced by the government and put into place quickly because of the decisive nature of the industry consultation that has occurred.
The Government of Canada is prepared to consider both fishing and non-fishing measures as a means of demonstrating to our friends south of the border that both our nations' interest is served by having bilateral rather than unilateral fish plans.
We make it clear, in demonstrating that interest on both our parts, that this government will ensure the pressure is put on fishermen and not on the endangered fish.