Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier has come under fire for not responding to calls or letters from Nova Scotia Fisheries Minister Kent Smith.
In a strongly worded letter sent to Lebouthillier on Wednesday, Smith expressed frustration over the lack of communication, accusing the federal minister of neglecting key issues facing the province's fishing industry.
"Minister, your lack of communication and meaningful action is sending a strong message to our fishing industry that you do not care, that you are content with ongoing concerns regarding public safety going unanswered, that the future sustainability of our province’s most valuable export is not important, and that the economic stability of thousands of Nova Scotians is of no consequence to you or your senior leadership," Smith wrote.
The ongoing silence from the federal minister has sparked concern in Nova Scotia, where the fishing industry plays a vital role in the province's economy and livelihood.
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