Mr. Steve Verheul at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

On November 21st, 2013. See this statement in context.

November 21st, 2013 / 3:55 p.m.

Chief Trade Negotiator, Canada-European Union, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Sure.

You mentioned the issue of illegal fishing and the concerns we've had in the past with some EU vessels doing illegal fishing. Absolutely nothing will change on that front. We have the full scope of powers that we've had before and will have them under CETA to address those issues. We will not be inhibited in any way.

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