Mr. Speaker, the important thing is to work out an arrangement involving all the parties in a fair and equitable way. Discussions are under way right now for that purpose. A very distinguished legal scholar has been appointed as mediator. We should support his work to make sure there is a fair arrangement respecting the rights of all concerned, whether the fishers are native or non-native people in any part of Canada, including Atlantic Canada.
In the House of Commons on October 22nd, 1999. See this statement in context.