Mel Arnold at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

On February 27th, 2024. See this statement in context.

February 27th, 2024 / 5:30 p.m.

Conservative

Mel Arnold Conservative North Okanagan—Shuswap, BC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I don't think I'll need my full five minutes. I will share with Mr. Perkins or Mr. Small.

I will start by asking Mr. Burns this question.

The minister set a quota of only 25,000 metric tons while scientists recommend a maximum total allowable catch of 85,000 and up to 310,000 metric tons. That's less than 10% of potential TAC set by the minister.

Why is it such a low TAC?

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