Just for information purposes, are we saying that when DFO issues a permit, whether it be this kind of project or another, really, the deciding factor is whether there will be economic and socio-economic benefits? In other words, stringent science doesn't seem to factor into the decision. The decision seems to be based on whether that community, in the eyes of the government, needs the economic benefits.
On May 26th, 2009. See this statement in context.