Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honour Elizabeth Harvey, who passed away recently.
Ms. Harvey, from Isle-aux-Morts on Newfoundland's southwest coast, spent many years fighting on behalf of fishermen treated unfairly through the Atlantic groundfish licence retirement program. She led a campaign for justice and equality.
In 2011, the result of her fight led to a victory in the Federal Court for over 750 fisherman, who finally received tax payments that were owed to them. Her determination and hard work led to fair tax treatment for many former fishers throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and across the east coast of Canada.
I know Ms. Harvey will be thoroughly missed and that her tireless and determined efforts will be remembered for many years to come.
On behalf of all members, we offer our condolences to Elizabeth's family, her friends, her community, and the many people throughout the Atlantic region who worked with her to see that justice was done.