FOPO Committee Report

LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDATION 1

That the Government of Canada pursue discussions with the NAFO Fisheries Commission to establish a process whereby observer reports would be more transparent and would be submitted in a timely fashion.

RECOMMENDATION 2

That the Government of Canada amend the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act to empower it to implement Custodial Management of fisheries resources on the Nose and Tail of the Grand Banks and on the Flemish Cap.

RECOMMENDATION 3

That the Government of Canada inform NAFO and its contracting parties that Canada will withdraw from NAFO and proceed with the implementation of custodial management on the Nose and Tail of the Grand Banks and on the Flemish Cap no later than one year following the September 2002 NAFO meeting.

RECOMMENDATION 4

That the Government of Canada conduct a targeted public information campaign to increase awareness of violations of NAFO conservation measures by vessels under the flag of member states and to canvass for public support to end the abusive exploitation of the fisheries resources of the Northwest Atlantic.

RECOMMENDATION 5

That Canada make clear that it is prepared to use the provisions of Bill C-29 against NAFO members who have not ratified UNFA and that in the case of NAFO members who have ratified UNFA, Canada is prepared to use its provisions to ensure conservation. Canada should confirm its intentions by prescribing offending countries in the Coastal Fisheries Protection Regulations.