Yes, recreational fishing is very important in Quebec, from a cultural point of view. We often see that people are not connected enough to nature. However, we believe that recreational fishing is a wonderful gateway for people to discover nature. As soon as you start recreational fishing, you are connected with nature, with waterways, rivers, birds and wild animals. An activity like that one is often an open door into the natural world. Our ancestors lived in close contact with nature, and we would really want this contact to continue in the future.
On May 12th, 2015. See this statement in context.