Fisheries committee  I am not aware of an industry practice that could prove that the fins being imported were sustainably and responsibly harvested.

Fisheries committee  There are markets for shark products, domestically and internationally. If a shark is landed in Canada, the fins could be used in domestic markets. The meats could be exported. There are markets, primarily in Europe, where we ship the meats, and those could still be exported. It'

Fisheries committee  It's the fin, and any parts of the fin.

Fisheries committee  This legislation would not impact the market opportunities of Canadian fishermen for shark products. Once this measure is implemented, it would not have an impact on the markets they are currently pursuing. They are still allowed to—

Fisheries committee  I would argue that the legislation would not have any impact on their markets.

Fisheries committee  Yes, that could be an impact.

Fisheries committee  Unfortunately, my colleague from fisheries management wasn't able to be here today with me, but my understanding is that through the licensing policy....The main fishery that the bycatch comes from is a longline with a hook, like a swordfish fishery, and part of that licence for

Fisheries committee  Unfortunately, that predates me. I'm not able to respond to that question. Can we follow up with you on that?

Fisheries committee  The amendments introduced by Senator Harder during the committee stage at the Senate transferred the content of Bill S-238 directly into Bill C-68. Proposed subsections 32(1) and 32(2) for the Fisheries Act were transferred from Bill S-238 into Bill C-68, as well as proposed subs

Fisheries committee  Could you repeat that last part of the question?

Fisheries committee  The importation and exportation prohibitions in Bill S-238 were transferred into Bill C-68, so yes, that policy intent of prohibiting the import or export of whole shark fins or parts of shark fins was transferred into Bill C-68.

Fisheries committee  No, it's not. There are sections of the Fisheries Act that ban the importation of certain fish products. That's primarily related to the prevention of aquatic invasive species. There are also prohibitions within the Fisheries Act on the exportation of fish for the production of f

Fisheries committee  That's correct. In Canada, a fisherman who catches a shark through bycatch is required to land the entire shark before the fish is processed.

Fisheries committee  Not that I am aware of.

Fisheries committee  Yes, I will, for just a few minutes.