Fisheries committee  I would just build on Mr. Rosser's point by adding that the import prohibition is critical as well to address the issue of containers, which is currently not dealt with in the existing Coastal Fisheries Protection Act. Mr. Rosser covered the waterfront, but I would just add the point about the importance of the import prohibition, which is created by this legislation.

Fisheries committee  That's correct, Tom. That's in compliance with our obligations internationally.

Fisheries committee  Mr. Chair, I want to go back to the question of specific countries or areas. This is an issue particularly off the west coast of Africa and in Asia. I think there is an established link between IUU fishing and indentured servitude, or even slavery, so it's certainly something that we would like to address.

Fisheries committee  Yes, or if it's specified in regulation thereafter.

Fisheries committee  Yes. Well, part of the problem is that if there's not a pre-established trade tracking system by RFMOs, and it's not specified in regulation, then a broader authority would be required, yes.

Fisheries committee  I would just build on the theme that Allan was talking about, information sharing and cooperation. It is envisaged that once the bill is passed, we'll have the capacity to share information on contraventions, including the refusal to authorize a foreign fishing vessel to enter Canadian waters, and the suspension, amendment, or cancellation of an authorization granted a fishing vessel.