Federal government action to deal with recommendations and commitments made in the Cohen Commission report into the decline of Fraser River salmon
Petition: 355
Issue(s): Fisheries, governance
Petitioner(s): Resident of Canada
Petitioner Location(s): Victoria, British Columbia
Date Received: 7 January 2014
Status: Completed—Response(s) to petition received
Summary: The petitioner is concerned about Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s lack of response to recommendations made by the Cohen Commission. The Commission, which cost $26 million, studied the decline in Sockeye salmon in the Fraser River in British Columbia and issued its final report in October 2012. The petitioner is asking Fisheries and Oceans Canada to outline its actions and results in response to the 75 recommendations presented by the Commission.
Federal Departments Responsible for Reply: Fisheries and Oceans Canada