Ernie Klassen

Mr. Speaker, I recently met with the Cuban ambassador, who described the situation in his country as very dire and noted a need for solar power generators. Last week, a total collapse of the electrical grid occurred, leaving all 10 million people without electricity. This was also the case for critical infrastructure, including hospitals. People are left without basic necessities. Cuba's lack of [more]

I'll put the question to Mr. Collin, perhaps, then. As Mr. Barlow said, he comes with a lot of information, but he's not a scientist, and there are obviously scientists who aren't harvesters. From your perspective, how should this management happen, and how could we align the management between harvesters and scientists a little more closely?

In the last hour, Mr. Robert stated that the main factor in stock health assessment is the condition of the eggs. Mr. Barlow, how would you assess the health of the stock?

Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Thanks to the witnesses for being here. During this study, Mr. Barlow, we've heard reports from harvesters about large schools of mackerel in Canadian waters. From what you're seeing on the water, do these schools appear to consist mostly of young fish or mature fish that are capable of reproducing?

Mr. Collin, during this study, we've heard reports from harvesters about large schools of mackerel. Mackerel, as you know, is a transboundary species that migrates between Canadian and U.S. waters. From your experience, can you explain whether there are different stocks of mackerel in Canada and in the U.S.?

From what we're hearing here today, it feels like there's a bit of disconnect between the science information and the harvesters' information. You stated that there needs to be more co-operation and that we need to work together. You stated in your opening statement that we need to reopen these fisheries with “responsible management”. I'm wondering if you can define “responsible management” and [more]

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thanks to all the witnesses here today. In B.C. I'm hearing a lot of talk about dredging in some of the harbours where harvesting is taking place. Regarding the small craft harbours funding the minister alluded to, I wonder if someone can expand on whether this would include dredging of some of these areas.

Sorry, I thought you were raising your hand, but you were taking your glasses off.

It's more generally within the science program.

Thank you very much. Ms. Garrah, we've talked a lot about cutbacks and so on. I wonder if you can talk about efficiencies in merging certain programs.

Thank you very much.