Witnesses: As individuals: Jeffrey A. Hutchings, Professor of Biology, University of Dalhousie, President, Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution; Martin Willison, Adjunct Professor, School for Resource and Environmental Studies and Marine Affairs Program, Dalhousie University. Atlantic Salmon Federation: Todd Dupuis, Executive Director, Regional Programs; Lewis Hinks, Program Director, Nova Scotia. Huntsman Marine Science Centre: Frederick G. Whoriskey, Vice-Chair, Education, Dalhousie University. Conservation Council of New Brunswick Inc.: David Coon, Executive Director. Department of Fisheries and Oceans: Steve Burgess, Acting Director General, Ecosystem Programs Policy; Marty King, Oceans Biologist, Oceans and Coastal Management Division. Newfoundland and Labrador Wildlife Federation: Ward Samson, Member. Science and Management of Protected Areas Association: Soren Bondrup-Nielsen, Treasurer, Head, Department of Biology, Acadia University. Canadian Land Trust Alliance: Margo Sheppard, Chair. Congress of Aboriginal Peoples: Betty Ann Lavallée, National Chief; Dwight A. Dorey, National Vice-Chief. Ecology Action Centre: Susanna Fuller, Coordinator, Marine Conservation. Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada: Andrew Hammermeister, Director, Assistant Professor, Nova Scotia Agricultural College. |