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[IronNoggin]

However the deadline for comment is tomorrow, March 14th!!!

"Canada is blessed to be rich in natural resources, including the longest coastline in the world. It is estimated that 80,000 Canadians make their livings directly from fishing and fishing related activities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to supporting the economic profitability of those fisheries, while striving to ensure that fish stocks are healthy and abundant for future generations. The Department is modernizing the way it does business to enable the industry to address both current and future challenges. This will ultimately lead to fisheries that are more sustainable, more profitable and more globally competitive for the long term. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has already taken some important steps after considering feedback from industry, Aboriginal groups and others. But more needs to be done.

The Department is talking with Aboriginal groups, the fishing industry, non-governmental organizations and fisheries experts, as well as the Canadian public. We recognize the importance of transparency as we move forward with specific elements of fisheries management modernization. We also appreciate the value that diverse perspectives can bring to the development of these policies. Together, we will build a path towards a more sustainable, stable and economically prosperous fishing industry.

Have Your Say

Fisheries and Oceans Canada would like your feedback on fisheries modernization in order to consider it in future policy development. A ‘What We Heard’ document, reflecting the various views we have received, will be developed and posted online.

Offer your opinion online

We would also welcome detailed comments and feedback via email at consultations@dfo-mpo.gc.ca, or by mail, at:

DFO Discussions
Fisheries & Oceans Canada
13th Floor North
200 Kent Street, Mail Station 13N159
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0E6

The deadline to submit feedback is March 14, 2012. "

http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/future-avenir/index-eng.htm

[chris gadsden]

They should read this.
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Harper+government+laws+protecting+fish+habitat+biologist+claims/6295564/story.html

PS I will send them it.

[troutbreath]

economically prosperous fishing industry......... wtf

letter sent

[chris gadsden]

This is the answer I received today as would have been everyone else's that sent input to them.

Thank you for participating in the discussion on the Future of Canada's
Commercial Fisheries. In the coming weeks, your input will be reviewed
as part of the overall consultation process.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada  

[IronNoggin]

Same response here Chris.

Kinda like "thanks for your humble opinion, which will only be considered if it happens to mesh exactly with what we've already decided to do..."

No Surprises...
Nog