Geoff Regan at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

On June 3rd, 2008. See this statement in context.

June 3rd, 2008 / 9:15 a.m.

Liberal

Geoff Regan Liberal Halifax West, NS

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

First of all, Mr. Cotton and Mr. Couillard, I would like to thank you for coming here today. This is quite an important day for the fishers of your region. I am very concerned about your situation, as are most likely all members here today.

We have received a table entitled “Captures and total allowable catch of cod in NAFO Division 4T in 2004-2007”. Do you have the table? You will be given a copy.

The table shows the total allowable catch (TAC) in each year from 2004 to 2007. The captures account for some three quarters of the TAC. That worries me somewhat. How do you explain that apparent trend?

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