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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

Meeting No. 47

Wednesday, September 28, 2005

The Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met at 9:03 a.m. this day, in the Terra Nova Golf Resort, Carrick & Robinson Room, Port Blandford, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Acting Chair, Bill Matthews, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: Raynald Blais, Loyola Hearn, Randy Kamp, Gerald Keddy, Bill Matthews, Hon. Shawn Murphy, Scott Simms and Peter Stoffer.

In attendance: Library of Parliament: François Côté, Analyst.

Witnesses: As an Individual: Don Blackwood, Commercial Fisherman. Rural Rights Boat Owners' Association: Jacob Hunt, Vice-President. As Individuals: Gilbert Penney, Commercial Fisherman; Gary Monks, fisherman.

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion agreed to by the Committee on February 8, 2005, the Committee resumed its study of the northern cod, including the events leading to the collapse of the fishery and the failure of the stock to re-establish itself since the moratorium.

Jacob Hunt made a statement and answered questions.

At 10:08 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 10:12 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Gilbert Penney made a statement and answered questions.

At 11:08 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 11:18 a.m., the sitting resumed.

Don Blackwood made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:19 p.m., the sitting was suspended.