The impact of Harper's changes to the Fisheries Act on our fish.

[Englishman]

Here is a short paper from West Coast Environmental Law on the impact to our fish of Harper’s draconian changes to the Fisheries Act. Please have a read and pass this on.

http://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.ne...What_the_Changes_Mean_for_Fish.pdf?1384909508

 

[agentaqua]

Changes to Canada's Fisheries Act and what they mean for fish – please join us on November 21st
Now more than ever, our fish need your help ensuring they are protected.

Please join our Telephone Town Hall on Thursday November 21st at 7:30 pm with former Fisheries Minister John Fraser, biologist Dr. Ken Ashley and West Coast lawyers Anna Johnston and Jessica Clogg to learn more about impending changes to the Fisheries Act and what they mean for fish and fish habitat. NOTE: You must register by noon tomorrow (Wednesday November 20) to participate.
Click http://westcoastenvironmentallaw.createsend1.com/t/i-l-aiilrd-htlhldhu-v/ to register for the Telephone Town Hall on November 21st at 7:30 pm.
Click http://westcoastenvironmentallaw.createsend1.com/t/i-l-aiilrd-htlhldhu-e/ to learn more about what gutting Canada’s fisheries law means for fish and what needs to be done to protect our fish and waters.
Protection of fish and fish habitat are not the only things at risk because of these changes to the Fisheries Act - click http://westcoastenvironmentallaw.createsend1.com/t/i-l-aiilrd-htlhldhu-s/ to read an op-ed by West Coast Environmental Law staff lawyer Anna Johnston on how Canada is gutting its international reputation by gutting its environmental laws.