Mel Arnold at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

November 25th, 2025 / 4:05 p.m.

Conservative

Mel Arnold Conservative Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies, BC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I think this is the first time in my 10 years on the committee that the witnesses have outnumbered the MPs. Thank you all for being here.

I'll start with Mr. DeMarco.

I know that your recent report on MPAs is not your first foray into the world of fisheries and oceans. Are you familiar with the Oceans Act and with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act?

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