Hon. Fabian Manning rose pursuant to notice of March 7, 2023:

That he will call the attention of the Senate to the life of Gordon Pinsent.

He said: Honourable senators, I note that this item is at day 15, and I am not ready to speak at this time. Therefore, I move the adjournment of the debate in my name for the balance of my time.

(On motion of Senator Manning, debate adjourned.)

(At 3:53 p.m., the Senate was continued until tomorrow at 2 p.m.)

Hon. Fabian Manning: On September 17, 2021, two Labrador fishermen, Marc Russell and Joey Jenkins, went missing, and, sadly, they have never been located. Marc’s parents, Jeanette and Dwight, came to Ottawa last fall, pleading for a federal inquiry into fishing vessel safety.

Minister, can you tell us today if and when your government is going to conduct this much-needed inquiry?