Fisheries committee  I'm fishing in lobster fishing area 25. That's the central Northumberland Strait.

Fisheries committee  If they're pulled out of thin air, it's concerning. It's one thing if we're going to transfer five licences from one group to another, but if you're going to pull five new licences out of one area.... It may sound like a small number in a zone that has 700 licences, but.... I've heard this comment made, especially when times are good.

Fisheries committee  We completely oppose it. We've made one-on-one efforts, and we have.... Contrary to some people's opinions, we have a very good working relationship with our neighbour first nations in New Brunswick. The two biggest ones are Elsipogtog and Esgenoopetitj. They have the two biggest FSC fisheries that are out of season.

Fisheries committee  As a matter of fact, at the Maritime Fishermen's Union, we do have a local down in what's called the Acadian shore, Meteghan, in that area of St. Marys Bay. I will tell you that the membership that we have from that area have been bringing this issue to our biannual board meetings for a number of years.

Fisheries committee  Good afternoon, Mr. Chair and members of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. I had hoped to travel to Ottawa in person, but due to a family emergency I was unable to. I have come to know many of the members of the committee over the last few years.