MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Thursday, February 9, 2023 (22) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day at 9:04 a.m., in room W110, 1 Wellington St., the chair, the Honourable Fabian Manning, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Boniface, Cordy, Francis, Kutcher, Manning, Quinn and Ravalia (7). Participating in the meeting: Daniele Lafrance, Analyst, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, February 10, 2022, the committee continued its consideration of the federal government's current and evolving policy framework for managing Canada’s fisheries and oceans including maritime safety. (TOPIC: Independence of commercial inshore fisheries in Atlantic Canada and Quebec) WITNESSES (by videoconference): Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association: Molly Aylward, Executive Director; Ian MacPherson, Senior Advisor. Molly Aylward and Ian MacPherson made a statement together and answered questions.

At 9:59 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Sara Gajic Clerk of the Committee