Mr. Speaker, I did listen very carefully to the member opposite as he described the important work that the fisheries committee did.
I have spoken with members from my own caucus who were a significant number on that committee. They too were seriously moved by the stories that they heard from the people who made presentations before the committee.
I think we all know there is a serious problem. The question that faces the government is how to respond in a way that will not only be helpful to those people who want to work, although the member talked about income support which is certainly an important part. We know the people of the Atlantic region want their jobs and the ability to work in the fishery. We also know there are problems with the fishery.
In making my comment to the member, I would ask him if he has heard any suggestions from the people who made presentations to the committee that would help to resolve the issue of how people will be able to find work in order to sustain themselves rather than looking to income support as a long term situation for the Atlantic region. We all know what the real problem is.