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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 36
Monday, May 4, 2026, 11:12 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
Webcast

• Martin Champoux for Alexis Deschênes (Bloc Québécois)
• Branden Leslie for Mike Dawson (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Natacha Kramski, Analyst
• Marlisa Tiedemann, Analyst
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the committee met for the purpose of electing a chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(3)(a), the clerk of the committee presided over the election of a chair.

On motion of Patrick Weiler, it was agreed, — That Hon. Hedy Fry be elected Chair of the committee.

At 11:15 a.m., Hon. Hedy Fry took the Chair.

Department of Fisheries and Oceans
• Bernard Vigneault, Director General, Ecosystem Science Directorate
• Todd Williams, Senior Director, Resource Management - Operations
• Neil Davis, Regional Director, Fisheries Management Branch, Pacific Region
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the committee resumed its study of the factors determining opening and closing dates of marine harvesting seasons.

Todd Williams made a statement and, with Bernard Vigneault and Neil Davis, answered questions.

At 12:35 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.

At 12:50 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Maxime Ricard
Clerk of the committee