Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
On the eve of the seal hunting season in eastern Quebec and Canada, many questions are being raised regarding the cruel seal hunting practices shown yesterday on the Téléjournal . The video, which will be shown around the world, could undermine the work and credibility of the Quebec and Canadian fishing industry as a whole.
Last year, when the seal hunting season opened, did the minister have the necessary means to prevent such unacceptable behaviour?