Mr. Speaker, the member would know that this area was open to the Full Bay fleet prior to my election. After scientific work was done in that area, it showed that there was sustainable stock. It has been shared with inshore fishers from that region. It is very profitable. It is positive news for the coastal communities to have a new and emerging fishery that we can manage within stocks and maintain for the future.
In the House of Commons on May 5th, 2003. See this statement in context.