Mr. Chair, I am pleased to hear that. I hope the volunteers of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary have heard that they may get some financial support.
While we are on the subject, may I also suggest that the old Canadian Coast Guard ships be modified, refitted and offered to the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, since they do not have suitable ships either?
I would also like to talk about independent harvesters and owner-operators. Do the minister and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans support independent harvesters?