Fin Donnelly at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

On April 11th, 2017. See this statement in context.

April 11th, 2017 / 9:25 a.m.

NDP

Fin Donnelly NDP Port Moody—Coquitlam, BC

Okay, thank you.

Mr. Chair, I want to use the remaining minute to correct the record from April 4. We had on Tuesday, April 4, DFO officials with us. Jeff MacDonald said:

...the purpose of the Oceans Act MPAs is to support the sustainable use of oceans. Therefore, any activity that is compatible with the conservation objective is supported.

I just want to correct that. My understanding is that the purpose of MPAs is not sustainable use. The purpose is special protection, according to section 35 of the Oceans Act, which lists the reasons for which MPAs can be created.

I have that, but I'm sure I'm out of time.

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