Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member. I do not think the answer is sufficient but at least it is a start.
The minister told us that the government will replace the FRCC with direct links between the industry and scientists, but what assurances do we have that decisions will be made objectively? In addition, how will this government plan long-term conservation, which was one of the main tasks of the FRCC, which no longer exists?
How can Canadians be certain that the department will not make decisions blindly? We need scientists who have the respect and support of the government, fishers and all other industry stakeholders.
How can we ensure that scientists will be there and that they will give us good advice?