Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, committee. We’ll commence after a short break.

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Thank you, Mr. Ramsay. Does committee agree?

Thank you. Does the committee agree that Bill 22 is ready for third reading?

---Bill 22 as a whole approved for third reading

I’d like to call Committee of the Whole to order. What is the wish of the committee? Ms. Bisaro.

Thank you, committee. With that, we’ll go with the sponsor of the bill, Mr. Ramsay.

Thank you, committee. Bill 22, Territorial Emblems and Honours Act, Clause 1.

---Clause 1 through 33 inclusive approved

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate the Minister for clarifying that. We’ve been aware for some time now that the Bluenose-East has been at record levels for at least four years now.

So with that information, can the Minister indicate how many times he’s met with the commercial harvesters and talked with them about the potential harvest? Earlier it sounded like we’re not going to be doing this for a number of years, but has the Minister sat down with these organizations and clearly mapped out the plan of action for their survival? Thank you.

Does committee agree that Bill 26 is ready for third reading?

---Bill 26 as a whole approved for third reading

Thank you, Mr. Bouchard. Mr. Rennie, Ms. Langlois, welcome to the House. General comments, Bill 22. Ms. Bisaro.

I’m looking forward to seeing that information. If the Minister can give us maybe another brief update on what’s happening with the commercial outfitter tag allocation for the upcoming season.