Fisheries committee  In reality, the total allowable catch much be based on scientific data, not fear over public opinion. It is quite simple. We know from that point of view that science is on our side.

Fisheries committee  Long question, short answer. Part of the answer was in the question, so that's all right. We were wondering whether we should fight fire with fire. Personally, I think we should fight emotions with facts. Every time you dissect the arguments of the abolitionists, you realize tha

Fisheries committee  There are legal limits to how closely a person can observe the hunt. It would be better if the government was on the side of the hunt and the hunters, and reviewed its legislation to tighten the criteria for observing seals. If you follow the news, you will realize that in almost

Fisheries committee  Regarding the increase of the total allowable catch, we need a minimal critical mass in order to sustain the industry, particularly in the Magdalen Islands sector. That is what we are discussing now. The industry should be allowed to reach a certain level of profitability. That i

Fisheries committee  On that issue, the federal government will, through the various departments, have to recognize its responsibility to defend the hunt as a legitimate activity and also the hunters who are accredited to participate in it. It will also have to recognize that it has a responsibility

Fisheries committee  Good afternoon, and welcome to the Magdalen Islands. We are honoured to have your here. It's a great honour to have the committee sitting here with us today. We are very pleased to see that the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans finds it important to listen to the peopl