Mr. Speaker, quite frankly, that response is insulting to people who are out in the streets today.
Following a task force on the shrimp industry and a forum on fisheries, we expected to see some concrete action on the part of the minister, who, incidentally, has been given a very precise analysis of the problems facing the industry. They include exorbitantly high costs for fuel and permits, marketing problems, a tariff quota that is slowing down exports, and the unfair competition of foreign producers with questionable environmental standards.
The minister has the authority he needs to revive this industry. What is the minister waiting for?