We really need to call on people who have real-life knowledge and expertise acquired in the field. Knowledge doesn't necessarily come from university studies. The knowledge that first nations and fishers acquire on the ground must be recognized as being just as valid as that of scientists who have acquired expertise on ecosystem protection matters provided for in the Fisheries Act.
Stakeholders and experts should be consulted equally about problems with the Fisheries Act and things that should be included in the act, regardless of whether or not they have a degree, and regardless of the common perceptions in society.