Government Business No. 16—Proceedings on Bill C‑11  Madam Speaker, absolutely, there is plenty of consideration for first nations' works in this legislation. This is about broadcasting content via television and radio. The Bloc Québécois, through my colleague from Drummond, has worked very hard to ensure that French-language content and first nations' works are protected.

Government Business No. 16—Proceedings on Bill C‑11  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague opposite for her constructive question, which gives me an opportunity to speak to this point. Witnesses in committee demonstrated that there is no risk of censorship in this bill. These are just political tactics to slow down our work in the House, and I find that fundamentally unacceptable.

Government Business No. 16—Proceedings on Bill C‑11  Madam Speaker, I cannot believe that it is mid‑June and we are still debating the long-awaited bill to reform the Broadcasting Act. We have been waiting for 30 years. My colleague, the member for Drummond, and his colleagues at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage almost managed to pass Bill C‑10, the first version of the current Bill C‑11, in the last Parliament.

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, can Fisheries and Oceans Canada tell us how many quota transfer violations are under review at this time?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, can the minister or her team tell us if any sanctions have been put forward to prevent illegal quota transfers?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, are there any sanctions for non-compliant transfers? That was my question. I do not know if the minister will answer.

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, what share of fishing licences and quotas are held by independent harvesters residing in coastal communities as opposed to large corporations or financial holdings? What is the proportion of fishing licences and quotas?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I understand that the proportion varies according to the species and the location. I will ask another question along the same lines. What percentage of seafood landings are processed in coastal communities?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I am surprised by how quickly time has passed. I will skip a few questions. I just got back from the Magdalen Islands, where I met with people who use the port of Cap-aux-Meules. Will the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Transport Canada come to an agreement to better meet the needs of those who use this infrastructure that is critical to economic development in the Magdalen Islands?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I know many people who work for the Coast Guard on the St. Lawrence River. I share the minister's joy. However, my question has to do with the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, whose members are volunteers. I will give the minister the answer: It costs them between $4,000 and $5,000 to gear up safely in order to voluntarily participate in saving lives.

Business of Supply  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?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, the minister just said that she supports independent harvesters and coastal communities. Does she feel that the policies and regulations that protect them are being respected?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, how many quota transfer violations are currently under review?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I would also like to know how many sociologists work at DFO. In addition, are there other social science experts working at DFO and, if so, what types of experts?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, the minister just opened a new door with her mention of data. What we are hearing on the ground is that there is a lot of missing data regarding certain species, in particular pelagic species, and especially in the St. Lawrence. Does the minister think that DFO has enough ships?