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Fisheries and Oceans

Studies & Bills

  • Most Senate committees require an order of reference before they can undertake such work.
  • An order of reference is a decision of the Senate, authorizing a committee to study a proposed law, government spending or a specific subject related to the mandate of the committee. An order of reference might specify what subjects a study should cover, how long it should take to complete, and other important details. It establishes the scope of the study and may give other powers the committee needs to conduct the study.
  • Certain Senate committees have permanent orders of reference and are empowered by the Rules of the Senate to act on their own initiative without additional authority from the Senate.
  • Below is a list of orders of reference that this committee has been authorized to undertake by the Senate or is empowered to act on their own initiative.
  • You will also find for each order of reference:
    • meeting dates and witness details,
    • publicly available briefs and documents,
    • minutes of proceedings, transcripts and video or audio recordings of public meetings (when applicable).
    • Once the committee has completed its study, a link to its report to the Senate will also be posted here.
Committee Alerts

Examine and report on ocean carbon sequestration and its use in Canada

Order of Reference: 2024-09-24

Date/Time Witnesses (23) Location Links/Notes
Dec 12, 2024
09:03 AM ET
  • Tom Heintzman, Managing Director and Vice-Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability CIBC Capital Markets
  • Stephanie Hewson, Staff Lawyer West Coast Environmental Law Association
  • Paul Snelgrove, Research Professor, Department of Ocean Sciences and Biology Department, Memorial University of Newfoundland As an Individual
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Dec 05, 2024
09:09 AM ET
  • Neil Craik, Professor of Law, Balsillie School of International Affairs, University of Waterloo As an Individual
  • Na'im Merchant, Executive Director Carbon Removal Canada
  • Ken Paul, Member of the Wolastoqey Nation at Neqotkuk As an Individual
  • Romany Webb, Deputy Director, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia University As an Individual
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Nov 28, 2024
09:02 AM ET
  • Nicole Coté, Director General, Environmental Protection Operations Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Greg Flato, Director, Climate Research Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Jason Gadoury, Senior Director, Office of Energy Research and Development Natural Resources Canada
  • Saviz Mortazavi, Director, Office of Energy Research and Development Natural Resources Canada
  • David Taillefer, Acting National Manager, Marine Programs Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Amanda Wilson, Director General, Office of Energy Research and Development Natural Resources Canada
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Nov 21, 2024
09:01 AM ET
  • William Burt, Chief Ocean Scientist and Adjunct Professor, Department of Oceanography, Dalhousie University Planetary Technologies
  • Kimberly Gilbert, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer pHathom Technologies
  • Mike Kelland, Chief Executive Officer Planetary Technologies
  • Shannon Sterling, Founder and Associate Professor, Dalhousie University CarbonRun
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Nov 07, 2024
09:07 AM ET
  • Galen McKinley, Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University As an Individual
  • Anya Waite, Chief Executive Officer and Scientific Director Ocean Frontier Institute
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Oct 31, 2024
09:03 AM ET
  • Christopher Algar, Associate Professor, Department of Oceanography, Dalhousie University As an Individual
  • Carly Buchwald, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Ocean Chemistry, Dalhousie University As an Individual
  • Edmund Halfyard, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer CarbonRun
  • David Koweek, Chief Scientist Ocean Visions
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference

Examine and report on the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and its work

Order of Reference: 2024-09-24

Date/Time Witnesses (18) Location Links/Notes
Oct 24, 2024
09:02 AM ET
  • John Dettmers, Director, Fishery Management Great Lakes Fishery Commission
  • Andrew Muir, Director, Science Great Lakes Fishery Commission
  • Michael Siefkes, Director, Sea Lamprey Control Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Oct 22, 2024
06:33 PM ET
  • Niall Cronin, Executive Director, United States Transboundary Affairs Division Global Affairs Canada
  • Richard Goodyear, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Felicia Minotti, Deputy Director (Energy and Environment), United States Transboundary Affairs Division Global Affairs Canada
  • Niall O'Dea, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Oct 10, 2024
09:03 AM ET
  • David Browne, Director of Conservation Canadian Wildlife Federation
  • Jane Graham, Former Executive Director Ontario Commercial Fisheries' Association
  • Tom Whillans, Professor Emeritus, Trent University As an Individual
Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Oct 03, 2024
09:05 AM ET
  • Ron Beirnes, Chair, Law Enforcement Committee Great Lakes Fishery Commission
  • Nicole Nietlisbach, Chair, Fish Health Committee Great Lakes Fishery Commission
  • Lieutenant Robert Stroess, Past Chair, Law Enforcement Committee Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Oct 01, 2024
06:35 PM ET
  • Stephen Domeracki, Deputy Executive Secretary and Director of Corporate Services Great Lakes Fishery Commission
  • Marc Gaden, Executive Secretary Great Lakes Fishery Commission
  • Gregory McClinchey, Director, Policy and Legislative Affairs Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Sep 26, 2024
09:17 AM ET
  • The Honourable Ethan Baker, US Commissioner, Great Lakes Fishery Commission Chair Great Lakes Fishery Commission
  • Earl Provost, Commissioner, Canadian Section Chair Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference

The subject matter of those elements contained in Subdivisions A, B and C of Division 21 of Part 4 of Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023

Order of Reference: 2023-04-27
Report(s):
  • Seventh Report: The subject matter of those elements contained in Subdivisions A, B and C of Division 21 of Part 4 of Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023

Date/Time Witnesses (7) Location Links/Notes
May 16, 2023
07:01 PM ET
  • Chris Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer Shipping Federation of Canada
Room C128, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference
May 09, 2023
06:37 PM ET
  • Robert Brooks, Director, Marine Environmental and Hazards Response, Canadian Coast Guard Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Jeff Johnson, Manager and Senior Policy Advisor, Environmental Policy Transport Canada
  • Fabien Lefebvre, Acting Executive Director, Oceans Protection Plan Operations Transport Canada
  • Julie Mah, Manager and Senior Policy Advisor, Oceans Protection Plan Transport Canada
  • François Marier, Director, International Marine Policy Transport Canada
  • Sean Rogers, Executive Director, Legislative, Regulatory and International Affairs Transport Canada
Room C128, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference

Government Response to the fourth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, tabled with the Clerk of the Senate on July 12, 2022

Order of Reference: 2023-02-24

Date/Time Witnesses (18) Location Links/Notes
Jun 01, 2023
09:05 AM ET
  • Michelle Glasgow, Chief Sipekne'katik First Nation
  • Wilbert Marshall, Chief Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs
  • Justin Martin, Mi’kmaq Fisheries Lead Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
May 18, 2023
09:10 AM ET
  • Tara Levi, Executive Director MAWIW Council Inc.
  • Aaren Sock, Chief, Elsipogtog First Nation MAWIW Council Inc.
  • Caitlin Stockwell, Legal Counsel on behalf of Elsipogtog and Esgenoôpetitj, First Peoples Law MAWIW Council Inc.
  • Sean Triska, Fisheries Manager MAWIW Council Inc.
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
May 04, 2023
09:05 AM ET
  • Adam Burns, Assistant Deputy Minister, Aquatic Ecosystems and Fisheries Management Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Serge Doucet, Regional Director General, Gulf Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Niall O'Dea, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Sylvain Vézina, Regional Director General, Quebec Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Doug Wentzell, Regional Director General, Maritimes Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Apr 27, 2023
09:06 AM ET
  • George Ginnish, Co-Chair and Chief of Natoaganeg First Nation Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn Inc.
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Apr 20, 2023
09:03 AM ET
  • Rosalie Francis, Practicing Indigenous Lawyer, RFrancis Law, and Member of Sipekne’katik First Nation As an Individual
  • Constance MacIntosh, Professor, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University As an Individual
  • Pamela Palmater, Chair, Indigenous Governance, Toronto Metropolitan University As an Individual
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Mar 30, 2023
09:08 AM ET
  • Junior Gould, Chief Abegweit First Nation
  • Ken Paul, Fisheries Negotiator and Research Coordinator Wolastoqey Nation of New Brunswick
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference

Examine and report on Canada’s seal populations and their effect on Canada's fisheries

Order of Reference: 2022-10-04
Report(s):

Date/Time Witnesses (58) Location Links/Notes
Apr 18, 2024
09:03 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Apr 11, 2024
09:06 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Apr 09, 2024
06:37 PM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Mar 21, 2024
09:06 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Feb 15, 2024
09:08 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Feb 13, 2024
06:39 PM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Feb 08, 2024
09:01 AM ET
  • Annette Gibbons, Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Dec 14, 2023
10:01 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Dec 07, 2023
09:09 AM ET
  • Ahmed Al-Rawi, Associate Professor, School of Communication, Simon Fraser University As an Individual
  • Jaigris Hodson, Canada Research Chair in Digital Communication for the Public Interest, Associate Professor, Royal Roads University As an Individual
  • Marcus Kolga, Director, DisinfoWatch and Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute As an Individual
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Nov 30, 2023
09:47 AM ET
  • Carl Sidney As an Individual
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Nov 23, 2023
09:02 AM ET
  • Angus Cockney, Community Engagement and Northern Specialist Arctic Research Foundation
  • Tom Henheffer, Co-CEO Arctic Research Foundation
  • David Kunuk, Deputy Minister, Economic Development and Transport Department Government of Nunavut
  • Zoya Martin, Director of Fisheries and Sealing, Department of Economic Development and Transportation Government of Nunavut
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Nov 09, 2023
09:00 AM ET
  • Paul Irngaut, Vice-President Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
  • Steven Lonsdale, Conservation Program Advisor, Marine and Wildlife Department Qikiqtani Inuit Association
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Nov 02, 2023
09:04 AM ET
  • Maximilien Depontailler, Former Assistant to the Honourable Céline Hervieux-Payette As an Individual
  • The Honourable Céline Hervieux-Payette, P.C., LL.L., Former Senator As an Individual
Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Oct 19, 2023
09:01 AM ET
  • Kim Godard, Acting Director General, Health Product Compliance Directorate, Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch Health Canada
  • Lisa Lange, Director, Bureau of Product Review and Assessment, Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch Health Canada
  • Shawn Lawless, Acting Director, Bureau of Licensing Services and Systems, Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch Health Canada
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Sep 13, 2023
12:50 PM ET
  • Jenny Brake, Western Vice Chief Qalipu First Nation
  • Doug Chiasson, Executive Director Fur Institute of Canada
  • Dion Dakins, Chief Executive Officer Carino Processing Ltd.
  • Darren Halloran, Store Owner Always in Vogue
  • Rowena House, Executive Director Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Morley Knight, Fisheries Consultant and Former Assistant Deputy Minister of Fisheries Policy, Department of Fisheries and Oceans As an Individual
  • Bill Penney, Business Development Seal Products, Mi’kmaq Commercial Fisheries Waspu Oil
  • Sherry Turnbull, Owner Sherry's Seal Skin Arts
  • Bruno Vinhas, Events and Outreach Director Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland Salon A, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John's NL
Sep 13, 2023
09:19 AM ET
  • Keith Bath, Commercial Fisher and Seal Harvester As an Individual
  • Greg Pretty, President FFAW-Unifor
  • Lorelei Roberts, Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Aquaculture Branch Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture of Newfoundland and Labrador
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland Salon A, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John's NL
May 11, 2023
09:07 AM ET
  • Gil Theriault, Director Intra-Quebec Sealers Association
  • Andrew Trites, Professor and Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia As an Individual
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Apr 27, 2023
09:06 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Feb 02, 2023
09:05 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Dec 01, 2022
09:00 AM ET
  • Sara Iverson, Professor, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University and Scientific Director, Ocean Tracking Network As an Individual
  • David Rosen, Assistant Professor, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia As an Individual
  • Carl Walters, Professor Emeritus, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia As an Individual
Room W120, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Nov 29, 2022
06:43 PM ET
  • Nell (Cornelia) den Heyer, Research Scientist, Population Ecology Division, Science, Maritimes Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Ken Smedbol, Acting Senior Director, Science, Maritimes Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Todd Williams, Acting Director General, Fisheries and Resource Management Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Room C128, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference
Nov 24, 2022
09:02 AM ET
  • Nigel Neale, Director, Inclusive Trade, FTA Promotion and Trade Missions Division Global Affairs Canada
  • Sarah Pye, Executive Director, Agriculture, Ecommerce, IP, Mining, Responsive Sectors, and Bureau Coordination Global Affairs Canada
  • Jordan Reeves, Director General, Trade Sectors Global Affairs Canada
  • Marc-André Savage, Policy Advisor, Trade Sectors Global Affairs Canada
Room W120, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Nov 17, 2022
09:05 AM ET
  • Paul Bentzen, Professor, Dalhousie University As an Individual
  • Daniel E Ruzzante, Killam Professor, Dalhousie University As an Individual
  • Fred Whoriskey, Executive Director, Ocean Tracking Network, Dalhousie University As an Individual
Room W120, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Nov 03, 2022
09:02 AM ET
  • David Boland, Director General, Regional Operations, Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
  • Margaret Buist, Vice-President, Policy, Planning, Communications and Northern Projects Management Office Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
  • Rob Mallay, Acting Director, Enterprise Development Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
  • Karen Skinner, Vice-President, Newfoundland and Labrador Region Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Room W120, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Oct 27, 2022
09:02 AM ET
  • Isabelle Laberge, Senior Director, Food Safety Division Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • Kathy Twardek, Director, Food Safety and Consumer Protection Directorate Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Room W120, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Oct 20, 2022
09:04 AM ET
  • Ginny Boudreau, Executive Director Guysborough County Inshore Fishermen’s Association
  • Robert Hardy, Fisheries Consultant As an Individual
  • Laura Ramsay, Research & Liaison Officer Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association
  • Kris Vascotto, Executive Director Atlantic Groundfish Council
Room W120, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Oct 06, 2022
09:03 AM ET
  • Adam Burns, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Harbour Management Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • William McGillivray, Regional Director General, Newfoundland and Labrador Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Rebecca Reid, Regional Director General, Pacific Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Adwaite Tiwary, Director, Trade and Market Policy Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Bernard Vigneault, Director General, Ecosystem Sciences Directorate Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Room W120, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference

The subject matter of those elements contained in Part 7 of Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization

Order of Reference: 2022-04-28
Report(s):
  • Second Report: The subject matter of those elements contained in Part 7 of Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization

Date/Time Witnesses (2) Location Links/Notes
May 10, 2022
09:02 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room B30, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference
May 03, 2022
09:00 AM ET
  • Heather McCready, Director General, Conservation and Protection Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Sonia Parmar, Director, Policy and Strategic Planning, Regulatory Policy and Cooperation Directorate Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Room B30, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference

Study the federal government's current and evolving policy framework for managing Canada’s fisheries and oceans including maritime safety

Order of Reference: 2022-02-10
Report(s):
  • Fifth Report: Special Study Budget 2023-2024 (management of Canada’s fisheries and oceans)

Date/Time Witnesses (35) Location Links/Notes
May 30, 2024
10:07 AM ET
  • Alastair O’Rielly, Executive Director Northern Coalition Corporation
Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
May 09, 2024
09:14 AM ET
  • Brian Giroux, Managing Partner Shelburne Elver Ltd.
  • Zachary Townsend, Plant Manager Shelburne Elver Ltd.
Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
May 02, 2024
09:04 AM ET
  • Barry Darby, Changing Course As an Individual
  • Helen Forsey, Changing Course As an Individual
Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Mar 21, 2024
09:06 AM ET
  • Patrick C. Keliher, Commissioner, Department of Marine Resources State of Maine
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Feb 29, 2024
09:02 AM ET
  • Genna Carey, President Canadian Committee for a Sustainable Eel Fishery, Inc.
  • Mitch Feigenbaum, Member and President, South Shore Trading Co. Ltd. Canadian Committee for a Sustainable Eel Fishery, Inc.
  • Stanley King, Member and Fisherman, Atlantic Elver Fishery Canadian Committee for a Sustainable Eel Fishery, Inc.
Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Feb 08, 2024
09:01 AM ET
Appearing
  • The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, P.C., M.P., Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Witness
  • Mario Pelletier, Commissioner Canadian Coast Guard
Room W110, 1 Wellington St.
Apr 27, 2023
09:06 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Mar 23, 2023
09:06 AM ET
  • Alexandra Dostal, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Aquatic Ecosystems Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Jennifer Buie, Acting Director General, Fisheries Resources Management Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Kate Ladell, Director General, Biodiversity Management Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Maryse Lemire, Regional Director, Fisheries Management, Quebec Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Jennifer Mooney, Director, National Licensing Operations Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Simon Nadeau, Director, Marine Mammals and Biodiversity Science Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Doug Wentzell, Regional Director General, Maritimes Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Mar 09, 2023
09:03 AM ET
  • Mark Dolomount, Executive Director Newfoundland and Labrador Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Feb 16, 2023
09:04 AM ET
  • Jerry V. DeMarco, Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Office of the Auditor General of Canada
  • Milan Duvnjak, Principal Office of the Auditor General of Canada
  • David Normand, Principal Office of the Auditor General of Canada
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Feb 14, 2023
06:33 PM ET
  • Jason Spingle, Secretary-Treasurer FFAW-Unifor
Room C128, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference
Feb 09, 2023
09:04 AM ET
  • Molly Aylward, Executive Director Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association
  • Ian MacPherson, Senior Advisor Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association
Room W110, 1 Wellington St., with videoconference
Feb 07, 2023
06:39 PM ET
  • Carl Allen, Treasurer Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters' Federation
  • Melanie Sonnenberg, President Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters' Federation
Room C128, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference
May 03, 2022
09:00 AM ET
Appearing
  • The Honourable Joyce Murray, P.C., M.P., Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Witnesses
  • Adam Burns, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Harbour Management Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Alexandra Dostal, Assistant Deputy Minister, Aquatic Ecosystems Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Arran McPherson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ecosystems and Ocean Science Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Niall O'Dea, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Mario Pelletier, Commissioner Canadian Coast Guard
  • Rebecca Reid, Regional Director General, Pacific Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Gorazd Ruseski, Director General, Indigenous Affairs Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Timothy Sargent, Deputy Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Doug Wentzell, Regional Director General, Maritimes Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Room B30, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference

Study the implementation of Indigenous rights-based fisheries across Canada

Order of Reference: 2022-02-10
Report(s):
  • Fourth Report: Peace on the Water (Advancing the Full Implementation of Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik and Peskotomuhkati Rights-Based Fisheries)
  • Third Report: Special Study Budget 2022-2023 (Indigenous Rights-Based Fisheries)

Date/Time Witnesses (17) Location Links/Notes
Jun 10, 2022
10:30 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room B30, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference
May 17, 2022
09:02 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room B30, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference
May 10, 2022
09:02 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room B30, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference
Apr 26, 2022
09:02 AM ET

There are no witnesses on this study/bill for this meeting.

Room B30, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference
Apr 05, 2022
09:00 AM ET
  • Megan Bailey, Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair Integrated Ocean and Coastal Governance, Dalhousie University As an Individual
  • Shelley Denny, Director, Aquatic Research and Stewardship, UINR–Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources As an Individual
  • Tara Levi, Executive Director Mawiw Council Inc.
  • Bruce McIvor, Legal Counsel Mawiw Council Inc.
  • Carol Dee Potter, Chief Bear River First Nation
  • Jacques Tremblay, Grand Chief Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation
  • Guy-Pascal Weiner, Director of Fisheries Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation
  • Eric Zscheile, Negotiator with Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn (KMKNO) Bear River First Nation
Room B30, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference
Mar 29, 2022
09:02 AM ET
  • Janice Maloney, Executive Director, Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs
  • Wilbert Marshall, Chief Potlotek First Nation
  • Allan Polchies Jr., Sakom (Chief) St. Mary's First Nation
Room B30, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference
Mar 22, 2022
09:00 AM ET
  • Constance MacIntosh, Professor of Law, Dalhousie University As an Individual
  • Nicole O'Byrne, Associate Professor, University of New Brunswick As an Individual
  • Pamela Palmater, Chair in Indigenous Governance, Ryerson University As an Individual
Room B30, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference
Mar 01, 2022
09:00 AM ET
  • Jean-Guy Forgeron, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Harbour Management Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Gorazd Ruseski, Director General, Indigenous Affairs Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Doug Wentzell, Regional Director General, Maritimes Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Room B30, Senate of Canada Building, with videoconference

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