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Minutes of Proceedings

44th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 119
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 4:30 p.m. to 6:26 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Ken McDonald, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Natacha Kramski, Analyst
• Marlisa Tiedemann, Analyst
Dead Boats Disposal Society
• John Roe, Founding Director
Georgia Strait Alliance
• Jacob Banting, Program Coordinator, Clean Marine BC
Rugged Coast Research Society
• Benjamin Boulton, Manager, Derelict Vessel Program
Terra Services Inc.
• David Roberts, Manager
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the committee resumed its study of derelict and abandoned vessels.

David Roberts made a statement and answered questions.

At 5:23 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 5:26 p.m., the meeting resumed.

John Roe, Jacob Banting and Benjamin Boulton made statements and answered questions.

At 6:13 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 6:17 p.m., the meeting resumed in camera.

The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $500.00, for the study of the portfolio and priorities of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $20,250.00, for the study of the impact of the reopening of the cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That members have until Friday, October 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., to send their prioritized list of witnesses to the clerk for the statutory review of the Fisheries Act.

At 6:26 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Geneviève Dubois-Richard
Clerk of the committee