Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on 
Fisheries and Oceans

Issue No. 41 - Minutes of Proceedings - April 4, 2019

OTTAWA, Thursday, April 4, 2019
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day at 8:05 a.m., in room B30, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Fabian Manning, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Busson, Campbell, Christmas, Gold, Hartling, Manning, McInnis, McIntyre and Poirier (9).

In attendance: Daniele Lafrance, Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Services, Library of Parliament and Ben Silverman, Communications Officer, Senate Communications Directorate.

Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, the committee continued its consideration of Bill C-68, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence. (For complete text of the order of reference, see proceedings of the committee, Issue No. 40.)

WITNESSES:

Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters:

Rick Williams, Research Director.

Fédération régionale acadienne des pêcheurs professionnels inc.:

Jean Lanteigne, Director General.

Fish Food and Allied Workers:

Keith Sullivan, President (by video conference).

The chair made a statement.

Mr. Sullivan made a statement and answered questions

Mr. Williams made a statement and answered questions.

Mr. Lanteigne made a statement and answered questions.

At 9:33 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 9:36 a.m., the committee resumed in camera, pursuant to rule 12-16(1)(d), to consider a draft agenda (future business).

At 9:52 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Chantal Cardinal
Clerk of the Committee