Clifford Small at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

I have a question that I want a written response to, Mr. Chair.

Minister, the Ottawa Citizen reported that 30 soldiers from 3 RCR got severe frostbite injuries while training recently in Alaska. The National Research Council has confirmed that sealskin and other fur would provide better protection than the clothing they have.

Could you provide to the committee a response about conversations you've had with DND and whatnot to create a domestic opportunity for sealskin products that would foster a domestic market and help balance our ecosystem in terms of predator-prey relationships?

Thank you.