The MP for West Nova says fishery disputes were top of mind in 2024.
Conservative Chris d’Entremont says the federal government has mismanaged the herring and elver fishery, and have not been properly enforcing illegal lobster fishing in Clare.
He says Minister Diane Lebouthillier is too worried about her own riding in Quebec.
“Fishery-wise, 2024 wasn’t the year we wanted. I was hoping we’d have some ears that would listen to us. We continue to get pushed aside for political reasons,” said d’Entremont.
d’Entremont says southwest Nova didn’t get a cent out of Small Craft Harbour funding, with 60-70 percent of it going to the minister’s riding.
He says he’s also been keeping an eye on the rise of violent incidents in Clare.
“There are some fishery items in that, but really it’s an RCMP and provincial court matter. They need to be looking at the organized crime that’s happening there. They’ve done some good work, but more needs to be done.”
d’Entremont says some charges have been laid, and he’s hopeful the courts will prosecute those responsible.
He says affordability and housing continue to be issues he’ll be watching in 2025.
d’Entremont knows that an election will be happening, and the Conservative Party of Canada will be ready.
“The Liberal Party is imploding, there’s more movement from within to get rid of the Prime Minister at this point. It’s what we’ve been saying in the House of Commons for the last six or seven years. The Liberals will be taking a big hit across Canada.”
