Mr. Speaker, the hon. member knows the commercial fishery in British Columbia is in a very sad state. The stocks are low. The fishermen are losing money. They are expected to lose more money this year. Something has to be done.
A plan was put together which would address the environmental sustainability of the industry and its economic viability. Essentially
it is a plan that would allow the fish to survive. It is a tough plan. It is a plan which has consequences for the people involved.
However, these tough measures are necessary. They have to be taken if the fish are to survive and if the fishermen are to survive. We will move forward with something which has been needed for the last 15 years.