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FOPO Committee Report

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LIST OF MEMBERS
MANDATE
LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS
ENSURING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE SMALL CRAFT HARBOURS PROGRAM
Introduction
Background
The 1995 Program Review and the Divestiture Program
Previous Committee Studies on Small Craft Harbours
The 2013 Evaluation Report
Funding Shortfalls
What the committee Heard
The Small Craft Harbours Program
Funding and Long-term Planning Challenges
Communications Issues
Use of Local and Indigenous Traditional Knowledge
The Important Role of Harbour Authorities
Capacity, Responsibilities and Leases
Liability
User Fees and Revenue Generation
Infrastructure and Harbour Facilities
Asset Management Plans
Safety
Dredging
Temporary Solutions
The Harbour Divestiture Process
Collaboration with Municipalities and Indigenous Communities
Safe Non-core Harbours
Alternative Models
The Evolving Use of Small Craft Harbours
Changes to Fisheries and Environmental Concerns
Tourism and Recreation
Indigenous and Community uses
Conclusion
APPENDIX A: LIST OF WITNESSES
APPENDIX B : LIST OF BRIEFS
APPENDIX C : TRAVEL TO CANADA – EAST COAST - TRAVEL FROM JUNE 11 TO 15, 2018
APPENDIX D: TRAVEL TO CANADA – WEST COAST - TRAVEL FROM OCTOBER 15 TO 19, 2018
REQUEST FOR GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
DISSENTING OPINION OF THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF CANADA
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