Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans is well aware by now of the upset in Newfoundland and Labrador about his recent decision. He is also well aware of the ultimatum given to him by his Liberal colleagues from the province. In light of that, will the minister tell the House how he plans to sweeten the offer to the province and is he reconsidering opening at least part of the fishery he recently closed down?
In the House of Commons on May 14th, 2003. See this statement in context.