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House Hansard - 77

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Mrs. Tracy Gray
  • May/30/22 10:06:30 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, funding ran out last year, and I see no funding of any kind in budget 2022 to protect western provinces from invasive aquatic species spreading across Canada. Is it correct that there is no funding?
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Mrs. Tracy Gray
  • May/30/22 10:07:02 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, what specifically is the funding to address aquatic invasive mussels to British Columbia from being transported across Canada?
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Hon. Joyce Murray
  • May/30/22 10:07:57 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, the campaign that provides boaters with information about the risks and the need to clean their boats and motors so they do not transport the invasive species from one aquatic watershed to another is an important function of the department.
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Mrs. Tracy Gray
  • May/30/22 10:08:53 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, does the minister agree that it is acceptable to use deleterious substances to eradicate aquatic invasive mussels in waterways that are public drinking water?
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Mrs. Tracy Gray
  • May/30/22 10:10:25 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, on the government's website, it also lists chemicals, heavy metals and cleaning supplies such as bleach, detergents and pesticides. Does the minister believe that putting pesticides or other chemicals is the way to eradicate aquatic invasive mussels in large waterways?
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Hon. Joyce Murray
  • May/30/22 10:11:52 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, I would say that I agree with the intent to actually manage and reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Mr. Mark Gerretsen
  • May/30/22 10:44:09 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, I was just extremely offended by the fact that the member would suggest that because I live on a lake that has a couple of islands on it, somehow I would not be qualified to speak on this. That is where my concern was coming from, but I am glad we cleared that up. I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the work that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has undertaken to advance one of the key commitments outlined in the minister's mandate letter. I would like to speak specifically to the actions taken to support biology-sustainable, stable, prosperous fisheries so that fish and fish habitats are protected for future generations and Canada's fisheries can continue to grow the economy and sustain coastal communities. We all know that the long-term success and profitability of commercial fishing sectors rely on the health of fish stocks and the aquatic ecosystems in which they live. Beyond the intrinsic value of healthy fish populations and ecosystems, we also understand how important the fisheries industry is to Canada's economy and the prosperity of coastal communities. For communities across the country, fish are an important source of food and fishing activities are a key part of the cultural fabric, especially for indigenous communities, many of which are located adjacent to fishing sites. Harvesting activities are of great social, cultural, spiritual and economic importance. Indigenous peoples seek an increase in economic—
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Mr. Mel Arnold
  • May/30/22 11:44:12 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, for the current fiscal year, what is DFO's budget for aquatic invasive species prevention activities?
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