MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OTTAWA, Thursday, March 9, 2023 (25) [English] The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met this day at 9:03 a.m., in room W110, 1 Wellington St., the chair, the Honourable Fabian Manning, presiding. Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Busson, Cordy, Francis, Kutcher, Manning, McPhedran and Ravalia (7). Participating in the meeting: Daniele Lafrance, Analyst, Library of Parliament; Ben Silverman, Communications Officer, Communications Directorate.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, February 10, 2022, the committee continued its examination 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) WITNESS (by videoconference): Newfoundland and Labrador Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board: Mark Dolomount, Executive Director. Mark Dolomount made a statement and answered questions. At 10:32 a.m., the committee suspended.

At 10:36 a.m., pursuant to rule 12 -16(1)(d), the committee resumed in camera to discuss a draft agenda (future business). At 10:57 a.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair. ATTEST: Sara Gajic Clerk of the Committee