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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 22
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4:09 p.m. to 6:13 p.m.
Televised
Presiding
Patrick Weiler, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Natacha Kramski, Analyst
• Marlisa Tiedemann, Analyst
As an individual
• Mark Carr, Professor, University of California at Santa Cruz
• Fraser MacDonald, University of British Columbia
BC Shrimp Trawlers’ Association
• Jim McIsaac, Executive Director
Cape Breton Fish Harvesters Association
• Michael Barron, President
Little Campbell Hatchery Society
• Diana Barkley, President
Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association
• Keith Sullivan, Executive Director
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the committee resumed its study of marine and coastal protections.

Jim McIsaac, Michael Barron and Diana Barkley made statements and answered questions.

At 5:07 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 5:15 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Mark Carr, Fraser MacDonald and Keith Sullivan made statements and answered questions.

At 6:13 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Maxime Ricard
Clerk of the committee