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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 29
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4:19 p.m. to 6:18 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Patrick Weiler, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Natacha Kramski, Analyst
• Marlisa Tiedemann, Analyst
As an individual
• Dorina Allard, Fisherwoman
• Gaston Bourdages, Fisherman
• Ghislain Roberge, Fisherman
Center for Initiation to Research and Support for Sustainable Development
• Esteban Figueroa, Researcher and Executive Assistant, Impact on Training
Merinov
• David Courtemanche, General Manager
• Marie-Gil Fortin, Industrial Researcher-Project Manager
Mi'gmaq Wolastoqey Indigenous Fisheries Management Association
• Jeremy Jerome, Commercial Fisher
• Catherine Lambert Koizumi, Executive Director
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, February 23, 2026, the committee commenced its study of recreational and traditional fishing for softshell clam (Mya arenaria).

Dorina Allard, Gaston Bourdages and Ghislain Roberge made statements and answered questions.

At 5:19 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 5:25 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Esteban Figueroa, David Courtemanche, Marie-Gill Fortin, Catherine Lambert Koizumi and Jemery Jerome made statements and answered questions.

At 6:05 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.

At 6:18 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Maxime Ricard
Clerk of the committee