Andrea Cyr

To obtain clarity and provide input on the Government of Canada's announced transition from open-net salmon aquaculture in British Columbia as Fisheries and Oceans prepares the draft framework for that transition. To pursue understanding of what Transport Canada determines and defines as "vessels".

Engaging federal government in discussions concerning licensing and tenure policy and regulatory decisions for salmon farming sector in British Columbia. Classification clarification of salmon farming barges as vessels.

Seeking funding for specific salmon related projects or activities, including habitat assessments and rehabilitation. Resourcing for salmon abundance monitoring and assessment. Development and implementation of salmon recovery and sustainability plans. Funding for salmon science, management and recovery, including extension of BCSRIF. Fisheries Act; 5 year review. Addressing the threats of invasive species to Pacific salmon habitat. Transformation of salmon recovery planning, governance and funding for BC. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; Addressing the impacts of 6PPD, its transformation products, and related p-phenylenediamines (PPDs) in stormwater runoff on Pacific salmon. Pacific Aquaculture Regulations; The development and implementation of the B.C. aquaculture transition plan and ban on open-net pen fish farms by 2029 and regulations for new closed-containment aquaculture technologies. British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996; The value of the Salmon Conservation Stamp.

Support the efforts for the adoption of the pacific salmon aquaculture open-net pen plan to transition to sustainable aquaculture practices in British Columbia waters.

Working with the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxdaxw to seek support from the Government of Canada for the acquisition of timber leases in their traditional territory and associated infrastructure. Working with the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw to address and gain access to funding for housing and infrastructure concerns in their home community through Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, as well as other related government entities. Working in support of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation (GNN) in helping them reach their Reconciliation and Treaty goals. Salmon Aquaculture: supporting KEDC in convincing DFO and the Government of Canada at large to allow Indigenous people to continue responsibly farming salmon on the Pacific coast

Working with the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw to seek support from the Government of Canada for the acquisition of timber leases in their traditional territory and associated infrastructure. Working w/ the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw to address housing and infrastructure concerns in their home community. Working in support of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation (GNN) in helping them reach their Reconciliation and Treaty goals. Salmon Aquaculture: supporting KEDC in convincing DFO and the Government of Canada at large to allow Indigenous people to continue responsibly farming salmon on the Pacific coast.

Seeking federal funding in order to create developable land for housing through required water, wastewater, and related infrastructure. Wei Wai Kum First Nation is seeking to advance the Fisheries Reconciliation Agreement and seeking engagement on sustainable aquaculture to promote responsible marine stewardship and expand new coastal economic opportunities for its members. Wei Wai Kum First Nation is seeking to meet with the Government of Canada to advance their Self-Government Agreement.

Discussions about Wild salmon fishery, a potential aquaculture act, with respect to sustainable fish farming Communicating on behalf of the client to advocate for the interests of Wild Salmon Forever, directly and through the Wild First campaign, with respect to the implementation of the 2005 federal Wild Salmon Policy and transition to a sustainable aquaculture industry.