Fisheries committee  Mr. Haley will respond to that.

Fisheries committee  At this point in time at the Margaree Salmon Association we haven't participated. We've concentrated on working through the Adopt A Stream program. Recently, the Nova Scotia Salmon Association estimated, and presented to Minister Shea's committee in March, that some $4 million is contributed to the community through the recreational fishery in Nova Scotia.

Fisheries committee  I think it does apply, and I think we should participate and we will do; however, we recognize the fact that we're just a small volunteer group, and there's a limit as to what projects we can get involved in.

Fisheries committee  On behalf of my colleague and my organization, let me thank you for this opportunity. I am the president of the Margaree Salmon Association, a volunteer recreational body situated on Cape Breton Island. I have with me my vice-president, Mr. Bill Haley, who will be the main presenter.