Madam Chair, freshwater fisheries are an extremely important part of fisheries in Canada. That is one of the reasons we made sure that freshwater fishers were eligible for the fish harvester benefit and grant program. We are making sure that we work with the provinces, which regulate the inland fisheries. We will work with them to make sure the fisheries are monitored and that they have access to the same programs as our coastal fisheries.
Freshwater fisheries are extremely important in Canada. We know that. That is one of the reasons we are working with the provinces to make sure they have the supports they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.