Fisheries committee  As a scientific advisor, my opinion is about the science. Other elements are part of the decision-making process, but...

Fisheries committee  Thank you for the question. As I stated earlier, this letter was written in a context other than that related to my position at the department. I am therefore unable to comment on it.

Fisheries committee  As part of my duties as a science advisor at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, I am required to not only evaluate research projects, but also submit advice to the department's management. Once the advice is submitted, the decisions rest with management, not with me in my role as scien

Fisheries committee  Thank you for the question. In the current context, I was invited as a DFO employee and science advisor. We would have to consult the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada to determine who could testify in another context. Unfortunately, I cannot comment on this

Fisheries committee  Thank you for the question. I did sign the letter you are referring to. However, it wasn't in my capacity as science advisor for the department, but as a union steward and consultation team president for the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada. Out of respe