Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
Yesterday the leader of the third party was in Atlantic Canada spreading doom. I quote: "All you can do is say it's over, particularly in Newfoundland. It's best to take 15 seconds and say the fishery is finished."
Is this true? Are Atlantic fishermen holding onto false hopes, as the leader of the Reform Party has stated? Can the minister give this House a true assessment of the Atlantic fishery?