C-251Government of Canada
An Act respecting the development of a federal framework on the conservation of fish stocks and management of pinnipeds
Requires the federal Minister of Fisheries to develop a national framework on fish-stock conservation and pinniped (seal) management. Atlantic Conservative bill responding to fisher concerns about seal predation on cod and other commercial stocks.
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2nd Reading4
Committee5
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3rd Reading7
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Would require a federal framework on fish-stock conservation and the management of seals (pinnipeds). An Atlantic Conservative bill responding to fishers who blame growing seal populations for eating cod and other commercial stocks. It did not become law.
Issues this bill touches
- Agriculture & Food Security
Federal framework on fish stocks and pinniped management.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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