The Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met at 9:30 a.m. this day, in the Haven Lounge, The Haven Inn, St Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, the Chair, Gerald Keddy, presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Raynald Blais, Hon. Gerry Byrne, Randy Kamp, Gerald Keddy, James Lunney and Fabian Manning.
Associate Members present: Scott Simms.
In attendance: Library of Parliament: François Côté, Analyst. House of Commons: Alexandre Roger, Committee Clerk.
Witnesses: Carino Company Limited: John C. Kearley, General Manager. As individuals: Rene Genge, Professional Sealer; Wilf Aylward, Independent Sealer. Multi Species Fishermen Oldfort-Blanc-Salbon: Jean Richard Joncas, President.
The witnesses made statements and answered questions.
At 11:45 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Miriam BurkeClerk of the Committee