Mel Arnold at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

On January 30th, 2024. See this statement in context.

January 30th, 2024 / 5:05 p.m.

Conservative

Mel Arnold Conservative North Okanagan—Shuswap, BC

Thank you.

I'll turn to Mr. Russ now.

I'm hoping you might be able to help the committee better understand which monitoring enforcement protocols are in place for west coast fisheries.

Under the fisheries agreements that exist today between the Crown and the organizations you represent, I understand there are provisions for comanagement and co-governance. Part of governance is regulation, and regulations need to be enforced.

Do the fisheries agreements between the Crown and the organizations you represent provide the organizations with authorities to enforce the regulations determined by your organizations and members?

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