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House Hansard - 77

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Hon. Joyce Murray
  • May/30/22 8:14:45 p.m.
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Madam Chair, we are working on recovery plans for all stocks under the precautionary principle, and the department is committed to restoring the abundance, viability and diversity of stocks so that we can have a strong fish and seafood industry.
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Hon. Joyce Murray (Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Lib.)
  • May/30/22 8:43:30 p.m.
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Madam Chair, unfortunately, the abundance of these stocks has been on the decline for many years. This decision was not made lightly. We gave it a lot of thought, because I understand the repercussions it has on fishers who use these stocks as bait. However, it is very important that we manage these stocks so that they can grow for fishers, their children, and their grandchildren in the future.
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Hon. Joyce Murray
  • May/30/22 8:46:31 p.m.
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Madam Chair, I thank my colleague for her question. This fish is a food source for other very important stocks, such as cod. I realize that fishing is partially responsible for some of the pressure on this stock, but it depends on the stock. If we can increase it, and I hope we can, we will—
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Hon. Joyce Murray
  • May/30/22 8:47:25 p.m.
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Madam Chair, yes, I am aware of that motion. We are currently reviewing it. At the same time, there are stocks all across the country that sometimes have to be reduced or increased. A decision is usually—
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Hon. Joyce Murray
  • May/30/22 8:54:19 p.m.
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Madam Chair, I just want to say I too feel that disappointment when I have to close a fishery, but it is for the long-term good of fishers, communities and fish stocks.
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Hon. Joyce Murray
  • May/30/22 8:55:06 p.m.
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Madam Chair, there is a wide range of experts and it depends on the situation, the fish stocks and what data needs to be collected.
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Hon. Joyce Murray
  • May/30/22 9:06:41 p.m.
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Madam Chair, that is an important priority for us and we are working on developing a precautionary principle-based approach to all of our stocks, and many of them have been completed.
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Hon. Joyce Murray
  • May/30/22 9:38:38 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, the protection of stocks of concern are, of course, the number one priority, but my officials are developing a discussion paper on this matter and will be consulting with interested parties.
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Hon. Joyce Murray
  • May/30/22 10:41:34 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, stocks can recover if we are managing them carefully and with conservation in mind. At the same time, we will be exploring the intersection between seals and the fish that they eat.
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