Mr. Speaker, for 13 years the Liberal government ignored and refused the requests of fishers for rationalization support. Their request for a capital gains exemption was refused. Their request for more harbour funding was refused. When it came to Liberal support for fishers, it is clear that it just was not there.
This morning my colleague, the hon. Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced that our government has delivered for the lobster industry.
Today's investment of an additional $65 million will improve the sustainability of this fishery that is so vital to Atlantic Canada and Quebec. This investment will see the lobster industry emerge from the global economic downturn in fighting shape.
During these tough economic times, this Conservative government is putting Canadians first and getting the job done.