Mr. Speaker, DFO officials, in writing, told me 10 months ago that they would work with the harbour authority at Seeleys Cove on critical wharf repairs. Yesterday, DFO announced that this federal wharf would be condemned, and I have discovered that no discussions about repairs at Seeleys Cove happened with the harbour authority. In other words, I was misled by a public servant.
This was after the Liberals cut small-craft harbour funding in my New Brunswick riding, as well as in the neighbouring riding of Fundy Royal, this year to support Liberal ridings. The fisheries minister even allocated $45 million to wharves in her Quebec riding this summer to save her neck in the next election. It is no wonder Canadians believe that the Liberal government is corrupt.
It is inexcusable for DFO officials to lie to a member of Parliament. It is unforgivable for public servants to operate like partisan Liberals.
What the hell is going on at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans?