Mr. Speaker, our government commends Canadian sealers and industry groups for bringing this challenge forward through the European General Court.
While members of both the NDP and the Liberal Party have spoken out against the seal hunt and against Canadian sealers, our government's position has been clear. The ban on seal products adopted by the European Union was a political decision that has no basis in fact or science.
We will continue to stand up for the seal hunters and their families and defend a way of life in Canada's remote coastal communities.