Fisheries committee  Mr. Allen, we have a dredging problem every year. I have been a fisherman for 27 years. I remember dredging being done every year since then. That is 27 years. I am glad that we get funding every year for that. Even the fishermen are happy. But as my colleague has said, why do we have to re-submit our request every year?

Fisheries committee  When we are given money to repair the wharf or to undertake a major project, it certainly helps. The fishermen and volunteers on the committee are fairly happy with that. When we can complete one or two projects per year, that makes many people happy. As Mr. Chiasson said, if we have a wharf, the fishermen are happy.

Fisheries committee  You talked about increasing your revenues. I will not take up your time by talking about administration. I know that your income has gone up each year, but we are making less money from the fishery. We are making less money on lobster every year. If we ask the fishermen for higher fees for their vessels, they treat us like we're the devil.

Fisheries committee  You say there are fewer boats. I would think that each and every one of you has an office, no?

Fisheries committee  You have a sizable budget.

Fisheries committee  Tomorrow, you all get to work in the same office. How about that? It is the same thing for us. There are fishing conflicts among neighbours. Today, we have a conflict with our neighbours from Miscou and Pigeon-Hill. Do you think we will land there? I don't think so. As my colleague Roger said, you work in the area of transportation safety.

Fisheries committee  In our community, there is a small sea harbour and a small village with 700 to 800 people. You said that boats are too big. On our wharf, we set aside only three metres a boat for 68 boats. I remember that, 35 years ago—when I was only seven—my father fished near the coast using capstans.

Fisheries committee  Good morning. My name is Samuel Larocque and I am the Secretary Treasurer of the Pigeon-Hill Harbour Authority. There are 68 coastal fishers at the Pigeon-Hill wharf. In the fall, during the herring harvest, there are an additional 15 boats. Currently, I have seven problems with the wharves.