I apologize, Mr. Speaker. We are not talking about changing the structure of the Canadian fishery. We are talking about getting the cost of administration under control.
The fisheries council states unequivocally that the minister's plans to drastically increase access fees will make Canadian fishermen even less competitive in world markets.
Will the minister commit to reducing spending in his department by $50 million rather than saddling Canadian fishermen with another $50 million in new access fees which are nothing more than a tax?