The DFO has published their initial 2019 Five Nations Multi-species Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This is a direct outcome of a court decision and order from 2018, and is the first FMP designed by DFO for the Five Nations.
There is a lot of material to read and comprehend in this document.
DFO will be hosting a multi-stakeholder meeting on this topic
- on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
- at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort in Parksville, BC
- and via Webex
at which they expect to discuss and receive your feedback on this initial FMP.
If you wish to attend the meeting in person, or would like the connection details to attend by Webex, please advise Tara Sawatsky by email at tara.sawatsky@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or by telephone at 604-666-6907.