Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the people of St. John's East for continuing to put their trust in me. I also want to congratulate my colleague from across the aisle.
This government continues to understand the cultural and economic importance of the fisheries. I can tell members that I am very humbled and proud to be responsible for this file. I can assure the people of Canada, and certainly my colleague across the aisle, that Fisheries and Oceans remains an important ministry in the government. I will do all that I can to ensure that harvesters, the industry and communities are protected.