We took a few steps to optimize resources and expertise. First, I’m developing a memorandum of understanding with the department to determine how we can work closely with organizations such as the Meteorological Service of Canada, the Science and Technology Branch and the people mandated with implementing the Fisheries Act.
Implementing this structure and a coordinating committee will lead to sharing information, discussing challenges, coordinating required responses and providing advice to ministers. The objective is to create a single, integrated channel for providing advice to our minister.