If I take your view a step further, wouldn't it be appropriate to establish a mechanism in the Fisheries Act, one that allows for environmental mediation based on specific data? It would apply to sectors like hydroelectricity and everything that goes along with those types of activities. It would take into account biodiversity protection, the fishing economy and coastal economies. This mediation mechanism is somewhat removed from policy or political considerations but would bring together actors across the board with a relationship to, or an impact on, biodiversity. The mechanism could orient the department's decisions in a non-partisan non-political way. The biodiversity strategy would be your key tool or basic plan.
On November 27th, 2024. See this statement in context.