Mel Arnold at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

On June 8th, 2017. See this statement in context.

June 8th, 2017 / 9:50 a.m.

Conservative

Mel Arnold Conservative North Okanagan—Shuswap, BC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

It's great to be here on World Oceans Day.

Mr. Sumaila, you mentioned that certain countries have reached their 10% goal of MPAs. I believe you mentioned that Palau has reached that goal. What was the main reason for the MPA, and has it affected their local food source?

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