Question Period Note: Conservation and Protection – Pacific Salmon

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Reference number:
DFO-2020-00061
Date received:
May 6, 2020
Organization:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Name of Minister:
Jordan, Bernadette (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

Suggested Response:

• COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation and the health and safety of Canadians is a priority for our government.
• As we work with provinces and territories to ensure measures are in place to support the safety of Canadians, we also continue our work to protect and conserve our wild Pacific salmon.
• Over the years, our government has taken action and made real investments in the conservation of our stocks, including moving forward on all 75 of the Cohen Commission recommendations, to the $142 million British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.
• Protecting our wild salmon stocks remains a priority for our government.

Background:

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Additional Information:

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