FOPO Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Conservative
Bloc Québécois
NDP
It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.
It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: "Implementation of Mi’kmaw and the Maliseet Treaty Right to Fish in Pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood".
It was agreed, — That the Chair, clerk and analysts be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.
It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report.
It was agreed, — That dissenting or supplementary opinions be in Calibri 12-point font, left aligned, single-spaced, and be submitted electronically, in both official languages, to the clerk of the committee, not later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
ORDERED, — That the Chair present the report to the House.
At 3:47 p.m., the sitting was suspended.
At 3:59 p.m., the sitting resumed in a public and televised session.
Robert J. Morrissey moved, — That, in light of new regulations the government has implemented for owner operator and fleet separation in Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and the need to ensure that ownership and licence transfers continue to be transparent, that the committee undertake a study examining the process and structure for corporate offshore licences and quota transfers; that the committee receive witness testimony from officials from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and industry representatives; that the committee also accept written briefs from individuals or organizations who wish to submit input.
Debate arose thereon.
Richard Bragdon moved, — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “structure for corporate offshore licences and quota transfers" the following: “how the Government of Canada will uphold principles of fleet separation and owner-operated policy vis-à-vis the sale of Clearwater Seafoods and whether the Government of Canada and Clearwater ownership share a common interpretation and understanding of how policies of fleet separation and owner-operator policy will be applied to Clearwater; that, for this study, the committee hold two two-hour meetings to receive witness testimony”.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Richard Bragdon and it was negatived on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Mel Arnold, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, John Williamson — 4;
NAYS: Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Marilène Gill, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey — 7.
The debate continued on the motion.
Richard Bragdon moved, — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “receive witness testimony from officials from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans” the following: “, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard” and by adding after the words "and industry representatives" the following: "to answer questions, including those raised by harvester organizations in their correspondence to committee members".
The question was put on the amendment of Richard Bragdon and it was negatived on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Mel Arnold, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, Marilène Gill, John Williamson — 5;
NAYS: Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey — 6.
The debate continued on the motion.
By unanimous consent, Robert J. Morrissey moved, — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “submit input” the following: “and that the committee hold two two-hour meetings”.
The question was put on the amendment of Robert J. Morrissey and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Mel Arnold, Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Richard Bragdon, Marilène Gill, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey — 9;
NAYS: — 0.
The question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Mel Arnold, Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Richard Bragdon, Marilène Gill, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey, John Williamson — 10;
NAYS: — 0.
The motion, as amended, read as follows:
That, in light of new regulations the government has implemented for owner operator and fleet separation in Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and the need to ensure that ownership and licence transfers continue to be transparent, that the committee undertake a study examining the process and structure for corporate offshore licences and quota transfers; that the committee receive witness testimony from officials from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and industry representatives; that the committee also accept written briefs from individuals or organizations who wish to submit input; and that the committee hold two two-hour meetings.
Gord Johns moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study of at least two meetings to understand the impact of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans re-interpretation of the Fisheries Act regulations affecting frozen-at-sea spot prawns; that the committee call witnesses including senior department officials from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and interested stakeholder groups to testify; and that the committee report its conclusions and recommendations to the House.
Debate arose thereon.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Mel Arnold, Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, Marilène Gill, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey, John Williamson — 11;
NAYS: — 0.
Marilène Gill moved, — That the clerk inform each witness who is to appear before the committee that the House Administration support team must conduct technical tests to check the connectivity and the equipment used to ensure the best possible sound quality; and that the Chair advises the committee, at the start of each meeting, of any witness who did not perform the required technical tests.
Debate arose thereon.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Mel Arnold, Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, Marilène Gill, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey, John Williamson — 11;
NAYS: — 0.
Marilène Gill moved, — That all documents submitted for Committee business that do not come from a federal department or that have not been translated by the Translation Bureau be sent for prior linguistic review by the Translation Bureau before being distributed to members.
Debate arose thereon.
Richard Bragdon moved, — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “federal deparment” the following: “, members’ offices”.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Richard Bragdon and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Mel Arnold, Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, Marilène Gill, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey, John Williamson — 11;
NAYS: — 0.
The question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Mel Arnold, Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, Marilène Gill, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey, John Williamson — 11;
NAYS: — 0.
The motion, as amended, read as follows:
That all documents submitted for committee business that do not come from a federal department, members’ offices or that have not been translated by the Translation Bureau be sent for prior linguistic review by the Translation Bureau before being distributed to members.
Marilène Gill moved, — That the text of any substantive motion or any motion in amendment of a substantive motion be distributed in writing in both official languages to all committee members before the committee begins debate on such a motion.
Debate arose thereon.
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Marilène Gill, Gord Johns, John Williamson — 3;
NAYS: Mel Arnold, Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, Ken Hardie, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey — 8.
Ken Hardie moved, — That, in light of the recent Pacific Salmon investment in the 2021 Budget, the Committee allocate no less than three, two-hour meetings to hear testimony and recommendations from experts on how best to allocate this money for Pacific Salmon restoration.
Debate arose thereon.
At 5:18 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.
The debate continued.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Jaime Battiste, Terry Beech, Ken Hardie, Gord Johns, Mike Kelloway, Robert J. Morrissey — 6;
NAYS: Mel Arnold, Richard Bragdon, Blaine Calkins, Marilène Gill, John Williamson — 5.
At 5:29 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.