That I even have to comment…

That I even have to comment on this proposal is ridiculous in and of itself.
The science, or should I say lack of science, behind this proposal shows that it is intended to satisfy only those few Ontario residents who feel threatened by the presence of a native species doing exactly what that species is meant to do. Instead of supporting the stocking of lakes with non-native, potentially invasive, species of fish just to satisfy the recreational fish industry, why doesn't the MNRF support a native species that has come back from the brink of extirpation.

Perhaps the MNRF could implement an educational program to inform commercial fishermen that this native species is not negatively impacting on their catches. Perhaps the MNRF could educate commercial fishermen that pollution and invasive species, including those introduced for the recreational fishing industry, are the main culprits. And perhaps the MRNF could educate property owners who insist on pristine shorelines that support few native species habitat-wise.