Mr. Speaker, the member will undoubtedly know that the government has taken action.
Last year, for the second year in 25, we reached the allocation on seals. We let it surpass by over 30,000. I announced a three year harvest plan that would greatly increase the harvest of harp seals.
We are also looking, with the $6 million, at the recommendation of gentlemen, such as the member for seal exclusion zones. We will then see what is the ecological effect of seals and other species on the ecosystem.
We are also working with provincial governments such as Nova Scotia,'s which is looking at marketing other species of seals.