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02:02:00

In Committee from the House of Commons

Fisheries and Oceans - April 27, 2023

The committee continues its examination of pinniped (seals) populations and their impact on the ecosystem. Appearing as witnesses are Kilian Stehfest (David Suzuki Foundation), Murray Ned-Kwilosintun (Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance), Jim McIsaac (BC Commercial Fishing Caucus), Jesse Zeman (B.C. Wildlife Federation), as well as Jen Shears and Glenn Blackwood as individuals.
01:54:57

In Committee from the House of Commons

Fisheries and Oceans - November 18 2022

Provincial fisheries ministers share their views on climate crisis and the impact of hurricane Fiona on Atlantic Canada. Margaret Johnson (government of New Brunswick), Derrick Bragg (government of Newfoundland and Labrador), Steve Craig (government of Nova Scotia), and Jamie Fox (government of Prince Edward Island) appear as witnesses. Mitchell Jollimore (Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association) and Ariel Smith (Coastal Action) also testify.
02:14:41

In Committee from the House of Commons

Fisheries and Oceans - October 7, 2022

The committee hears from senior government officials as part of its study of science at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Morley Knight, retired deputy minister from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Herb Nash, president of the 4VN Management Board, also appear as witnesses.
01:51:33

In Committee from the House of Commons

Fisheries and Oceans - September 27, 2022

Senior officials from Fisheries and Oceans Canada brief the committee on the government’s ongoing efforts to protect North Atlantic right whales. The committee also continues its study of marine cargo container spills. Adam Burns and Brett Gilchrist from Fisheries and Oceans Canada appear as witnesses.
02:18:48

In Committee from the House of Commons

Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray Discusses Latest Supplementary Spending

Fisheries and Oceans - March 24, 2022 : Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray discusses the latest supplementary estimates for her department. Later, committee members continue their study of the traceability of fish and seafood products. Appearing as witnesses are representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Spanish National Research Council, the Canada Border Services Agency, and Global Affairs Canada.
02:02:10

In Committee from the House of Commons

Committee Continues its Study on the State of the Pacific Salmon – May 10, 2021

Fisheries and Oceans: May 10, 2021: The committee discusses the significant decline in Canada's Pacific salmon stocks in 2020 and its impact on Indigenous coastal communities. Appearing before the committee as witnesses are Richard Beamish, research scientist; Larry Johnson, Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood Limited Partnership; Eric Angel, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council; Carol Schmitt, Omega Pacific Hatchery Inc.; and Dave Hurwitz, Thornton Creek Enhancement Society.
02:14:00

In Committee from the House of Commons

Committee Discusses the State of Pacific Salmon in Canada – May 5, 2021

Fisheries and Oceans: May 5, 2021: The committee hears from witnesses urging the federal government to protect Canada’s Pacific salmon stocks. Appearing before the committee as witnesses are Jesse Zeman, B.C. Wildlife Federation; Fin Donnelly, B.C. government; Jason Hwang, Pacific Salmon Foundation; Darren Haskell, Tl’azt’en First Nation and Aaron Hill, Watershed Watch Salmon Society.
02:48:30

In Committee from the House of Commons

Fishery Representatives Debate Frozen-at-Sea Prawns

Fisheries and Oceans: May 3, 2021: The committee hears from fishery representatives on fishing industry regulations as part of its study on frozen-at-sea prawns. Appearing before the committee as witnesses are Michael Atkins, Pacific Prawn Fishermen’s Association; James Lawson, United Fishermen and Allied Workers' Union; Jim McIsaac, Fishermen’s Committee and Emily Orr, Prawn Industry Caucus.
00:49:00

In Committee from the House of Commons

Fisheries Committee Business - April 28, 2021

Fisheries and Oceans: April 28, 2021: The committee proceeds to consider matters related to committee business.
01:50:50

In Committee from the House of Commons

Continued Study of the State of the Pacific Salmon – April 26, 2021

Fisheries and Oceans: April 26, 2021: The committee continues its study of the state of the Pacific salmon. Appearing at the committee from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans are Kyle Garver, John Holmes, Simon Jones, Kristi Miller-Saunders, Jay Parsons, Rebecca Reid and Andrew Thomson.
01:30:20

In Committee from the House of Commons

Fisheries Committee Business – April 21, 2021

Fisheries and Oceans: April 21, 2021: The committee meets in public to discuss matters related to committee business.
02:08:30

In Committee from the House of Commons

Committee Continues Study on the State of the Pacific Salmon – April 14, 2021

Fisheries and Oceans: April 14, 2021: The committee resumes its study of the state of the Pacific salmon. Appearing before the committee are Robert Hauknes, fisher; Brian E. Riddell, science advisor, Pacific Salmon Foundation and Josh Temple, executive director, Coastal Restoration Society.
02:06:30

In Committee from the House of Commons

Committee Continues Study On The State Of The Pacific Salmon – March 24, 2021

Fisheries and Oceans: March 24, 2021: The committee continues its study on the state of the pacific salmon. Appearing are Marvin L. Rosenau (British Columbia Institute of Technology), Karen Wristen (executive director, Living Oceans Society), and Emiliano Di Cicco (fish health researcher, Pacific Salmon Foundation).
01:53:00

In Committee from the House of Commons

First Nations Councils on the State of Pacific Salmon

Fisheries and Oceans - December 9, 2020: Representatives from numerous First Nations councils and groups participate in the committee’s study on the state of pacific salmon in Canada. Speaking to the committee are Ahousaht First Nation’s Clifford Atleo Sr., First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance’s Robert Chamberlin, Pacific Streamkeepers Federation’s Zo Ann Morten, Stolo Tribal Council’s Chief Tyrone McNeil, and St’át’imc Chiefs Council’s Arthur Adolph.
00:59:00

In Committee from the House of Commons

BC Salmon Farmers Association on State of their Industry

Fisheries and Oceans - December 7, 2020: MPs continue their study on the state of the pacific salmon industry in Canada. Participating in the study are BC Salmon Farmers Association’s John Paul Fraser, Canadian Fishing Company’s Phil Young, and Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia’s Owen Bird.
01:26:00

In Committee from the House of Commons

Mi’kmaq Fishing Rights: The Study Continues

Fisheries and Oceans - December 2, 2020: The committee continues its study of the implementation of Mi’kmaq treaty fishing rights to support a moderate livelihood. Participating in the study are Sterling Belliveau, a former fisherman and Minister of Fisheries of Nova Scotia; Dr. Michael Dadswell, a former biology professor; Gary Hutchins, a former official at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans; and Melanie Sonnenberg, President of the Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation.
01:38:30

In Committee from the House of Commons

Mi’kmaq Fishing Rights: Independent Fish Harvesters & More

Fisheries and Oceans - November 30, 2020: The committee continues its study of the implementation of Mi’kmaq treaty fishing rights to support a moderate livelihood. Participating in the study are Dr. Michael Dadswell, a former biology professor; Gary Hutchins, a former official at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans; Andrew Roman, a retired lawyer; Canadian Independent Fish Harvester’s Federation’s Melanie Sonnenberg; as well as Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office’s Eric Zscheile.
01:52:30

In Committee from the House of Commons

Mi’kmaq Fishing Rights: Committee Hears from Scientists

Fisheries and Oceans – November 23, 2020: The committee hears from marine scientists from the government and non-profit sectors as part of its ongoing study of the implementation of Mi’kmaq treaty fishing rights to support a moderate livelihood. Participating in the study are the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Matthew Hardy and Kent Smedbol; as well as Oceans North Canada’s Susanna Fuller.
01:50:30

In Committee from the House of Commons

Mi’kmaq Fishing Rights: Minister Jordan Questioned on Marshall Decision

Fisheries and Oceans - November 18, 2020: Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan takes on questions about her government’s handling of the dispute over Mi’kmaq treaty fishing rights, including her position on the Marshall Decision— the Supreme Court of Canada decision which confirmed Indigenous rights to fish for a moderate livelihood. Central to the conflict in Nova Scotia is lobster conservation and the lack of a clear definition of “moderate livelihood” in the Marshall Decision. Also speaking to the committee is the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Doug Wentzell.
01:54:30

In Committee from the House of Commons

Mi’kmaq Fishing Rights: Academics Return & Mi’kmaw Chiefs

Fisheries and Oceans - November 16, 2020: MPs invite back Aboriginal law and sustainable development professors from their November 2nd meeting to resume their discussion about the implementation of Mi’kmaq treaty fishing rights to support a moderate livelihood. Also participating in the committee’s study are Mi’kmaw chiefs from New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Speaking to the committee are Dalhousie University’s Naiomi Metallic, Université Laval’s Thierry Rodon, York University’s William Craig Wicken, Eel Ground First Nation’s Chief George Ginnish, and Lennox Island First Nation’s Chief Darlene Bernard.