Thank you, Mr. Chair.
This is found on page 8 of the bill. This amendment deals with a section that actually removes access to Fisheries Act measurements of damages. Currently, proposed subsection 48.12(8) says:
The costs and expenses that are recovered by Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province under this section are not recoverable under subsection 42(1) of the Fisheries Act.
The question is, why would we limit liability under this bill? They would be otherwise recoverable under the Fisheries Act. The recommendation is to delete this section and to allow the recovery of damages under the Fisheries Act, leaving them recoverable under subsection 42(1).