Fisheries committee  The whole thing is bizarre. That's the only way I can describe this issue. The issue of proper consultations notwithstanding, something in the DFO DNA does not allow them to listen, even when they get the consultations. The Transportation Safety Board cannot be more explicit in t

Fisheries committee  Yes.

Fisheries committee  With regard to the relationship of DFO with the union, it probably started out with good intentions that the union would, per se, represent the wishes and the needs of the fish harvesters. But for some reason, there's this serious disconnect between what happens at the grassroots

Fisheries committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair and members of the standing committee. My name is Merv Wiseman, and I have had a 35-year career with the Canadian Coast Guard. I'm retired now, of course. My first 16 years were served as a vessel traffic services officer in various locations in Newfoundland