Mr. Speaker, the northeast coast of Newfoundland and Labrador is now experiencing the worst ice conditions in decades.
Unable to get their fishing gear in the water, hundreds of families have been without any income for about a month and, as a result, many are unable to provide for their families.
The minister has stated that he is monitoring the situation but time is running out. Something needs to be done and it needs to be done right now.
Will the minister stand in the House and announce an ice compensation package for fishermen on the northeast coast?