I wish you would.
Evidence of meeting #84 for Natural Resources in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was marine.
A video is available from Parliament.
Evidence of meeting #84 for Natural Resources in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was marine.
A video is available from Parliament.
5:30 p.m.
Industry Relations Representative, Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union
We are seeing definitely more aggressive frequent coastal storms, notably hurricane Fiona, which not only destroyed wharves and vessels but also swept harmful materials like insulation and oil tanks into the water, which will likely impact recruitment rates for some marine species well into the future. There's an immediate need for improved coastal infrastructure.
We see changing temperatures. This is affecting the life cycles of certain species. They're being disrupted. We're seeing an increased prevalence of albino, blue and orange lobsters, which indicates changes in their moulting cycle. Many species are moving into deeper patterns of water, instinctively seeking out colder temperatures.
Yes, the changes we're seeing now are rampant.
5:30 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal George Chahal
Thank you to our witnesses today for your testimony. I will remind witnesses that you can provide a brief to committee members if there's anything you missed or if there's additional information. Thank you for joining us today. Your insights were greatly appreciated.
Colleagues, we are at the end of a meeting, but before we finish today, I want to raise an important item. Our analysts have been waiting for drafting instructions for quite some time for Canada's clean energy plan.
Mr. Angus, go ahead.
5:30 p.m.
NDP
Charlie Angus NDP Timmins—James Bay, ON
You know, I certainly trust our analysts. I always like to let them put the stuff out and let us look at it. Then we can decide if there are problems. I think they have the expertise. They've heard it all. I'm very keen to just let them bring a plan forward.
5:30 p.m.
Bloc
Mario Simard Bloc Jonquière, QC
Pardon me, I don't know if we discussed this at the last meeting, but I haven't prepared anything. We can discuss the issue and then send our comments to our analysts in writing. We would just have to know the deadline for that. It's hard to respond to this quickly. It's a bit more complex. If we want to provide intelligent comments, we have to do a bit of thinking. It would be a good idea to set a deadline.
5:30 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal George Chahal
Thank you, Mr. Simard.
Colleagues, how about February 16? That gives us a week to provide drafting instructions. You can send that to the analysts. It gives us enough time to consult with members from all parties.
5:30 p.m.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
5:30 p.m.
Conservative
5:30 p.m.
Conservative
Jeremy Patzer Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK
I believe there was some talk—Mr. Angus mentioned it to us earlier at the start of the meeting—about travel to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
I'm wondering whether there's any update on that or thoughts around it.
5:35 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal George Chahal
No, I don't have any updates on that. Our committee moved it forward to liaison and the House. If any of you would like to, please ask the whips to quickly give us a decision so we can prepare accordingly here at the committee. I know our analyst and clerk are eagerly waiting, as we all are. That's a little nudge to all committee members to nudge your whips to quickly make a decision and let us know, so we can plan our schedule and business.
It's February 16, folks. Get your information in for drafting instructions so our analyst can continue the great work she's doing.
Once again, thank you to all witnesses for attending today and for providing testimony.
Is it the will of the committee to adjourn the meeting today? It sounds like it.
5:35 p.m.
Some hon. members
Agreed.