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House Hansard - 60

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 28, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 60 - Apr/28/22
Hon. Joyce Murray (Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Lib.)
  • Apr/28/22 3:09:03 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, my mandate is to grow the fish and seafood industry. For that, we need stocks that are viable and abundant. I am focused on advancing consistent, sustainable and collaborative fisheries to benefit rural, indigenous and coastal communities now and for future generations. Earlier this year, a full stock assessment was held and, yes, there is an increase in area SFAs. However, in SFA 5, there was a 12% biomass increase and SFA 6 continues to be in the critical zone. We will continue working with all harvesters and consult—
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