Mr. Chairman, that $395,000 is broken down into different kinds of activities. For example, the winter fishery is different from the summer fishery. There is $395,000 that is held by the department as a freight subsidy for fishermen. It is given to them at a rate of 15 cents per pound for the fish that they bring in, if I remember correctly. Last year, the catch was low, so there was surplus money. This year, we are running into the same thing. Even though the catches are higher, there is a little bit of surplus left over and rather than have it come back into the department, we are going to provide assistance one time again for the commercial fishermen. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 1st, 2001. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 1st, 2001
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