Thank you, Mr. Chair.
As I listened to you answer other members' questions, I thought that your requests were pretty clear. I say this with all seriousness: it is very clear to us that you need more clarity and that a national biodiversity protection strategy is the key. That is something that could probably be incorporated into the Fisheries Act, but I'm not sure it falls entirely within the scope of the act. Nevertheless, the reality is you have to start somewhere.
A predictable framework is necessary, a clear strategy and clear standards that can be applied to different areas, depending on the species and whether it is in danger of extinction. The actions to take would be clear while being tailored to those different realities. You would have a basis to work with when bringing forward your projects. You would have a predictable framework going forward. You would have access to tools and scientific opinions. Perhaps you could even contribute to our collective understanding of biodiversity protection.
Is that a recommendation you would like the committee to make as part of its study?