THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES AND OCEANS

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day at 6:34 p.m., in room W110, 1 Wellington St., the chair, the Honourable Fabian Manning, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Busson, Cuzner, Deacon (Nova Scotia), Dhillon, Gerba, Manning, Pate, Poirier, Prosper, Ravalia and Surette (11).

Participating in the meeting: Daniele Lafrance, Analyst, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, October 2, 2025, the committee continued its study of issues relating to the federal government’s current and evolving policy framework for managing Canada’s fisheries and oceans, including maritime safety. (Topic: Great Lakes Fishery Commission)

WITNESSES:

Global Affairs Canada:

Niall Cronin, Executive Director, United States Transboundary Affairs Division.

Privy Council Office:

Davide Cargnello, Acting Director of Operations, Machinery of Government.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada:

Tricia Mitchell, Regional Director General, Ontario and Prairies Region.

Niall Cronin, Daavide Cargnello and Tricia Mitchell each made a statement and answered questions.

At 7:55 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Melissa Doyle

Clerk of the Committee