Mr. Speaker, I thank the member opposite for his totally inaccurate question.
The current fisheries policy goes well beyond what is necessary to protect fish and fish habitat. I have been saying that for some time now.
Our government is committed to protecting Canada's commercial, recreational and aboriginal fisheries. The changes I announced earlier today will move the current regime from an indiscriminate one that treats farmers' fields and drainage ditches the same as major projects to one that actually protects Canada's fisheries from real threats, such as aquatic invasive species and habitat destruction.