Mr. Chairman, my constituent company complains that, with this kind of competition and competitive
advantage from the Development Corporation-funded enterprise, it is getting difficult, if not impossible, to make a living and to get access to the product, even though I am told fishermen in the community would sell to whomever would buy, if they felt they had some freedom. Would the Minister be willing to use his good offices with the Development Corporation, to try to solve this problem?
I must say that I am quite satisfied that efforts have been made to solve the problem directly with Pangnirtung Fisheries Ltd and through working with the regional department in Baffin and also through working with the Development Corporation president for many months now. There is a whole series of letters. I have a copy of a letter that was written to the Premier about this matter to indicate the level of frustration of my constituents.
In the interest of competition and the free market, would the Minister use his good offices to try to find a way to solve this problem? I don't know what the solution is. In the scheme of things, it is a minor issue, but it is affecting the viability of my constituent's company. Would the Minister be willing to try to help solve this problem? Thank you.