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Submitter: Sheila Pratt
Community: Maple Ridge
Date Submitted: August 19, 2010
Summary:
The views of people with busy lives, many of whom are unaware of the commission, should not be considered less credible than those of the aquaculture industry, which will use significant resources to protect its interests.
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Submission:
As a lay person, I can't add anything 'scientific' to the discussion, but I also can't help but wonder what relationship there was between the 'failed' salmon runs and fish farm activity as those missing salmon were exposed to the farms in question.
And, as with so many policy decisions, I am concerned that the deep pockets - in this case, the fish farms - will be given more credibility than the rest of the population. I suspect that the great majority of Canadians don't even know that this commission exists and so won't be making their voices heard. Of course, the open net cage aquaculture industry knows about the commission and they will be doing all they can to protect their interests. Who will protect the interests of the wild salmon and people with busy lives who are unaware of this commission? |
