Joshua Linder

Funding for sector and members company, new technologies and operational developments. Ensure modern and efficient transport regulations for the aquaculture sector. To ensure economic activities are considered in the development of Marine Protected Areas and National Marine Conservation Areas in Canada. Seek renewal of Sustainable Aquaculture Program within Fisheries and Oceans Canada Advocate for the development of an Aquaculture Act for Canada Advocate for a new aquaculture development strategy for Canada. Advocate for a reasonable and responsible "BC Salmon Farming Transition" plan Modernization of federal shellfish management regime Seek inclusion for aquaculture in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Growing Forward 2 framework Advocate for reforms to current regulations under the Fisheries Act that impact aquaculture sector

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

Support for Theatres in both the Canadian Arts Training Fund and the Canadian Arts Presentation Fund

Seeking federal government financial assistance for a project to enhance the essential dairy processing infrastructure in Western Canada.

DFO Pacific salmon stock assessment and monitoring programs Advocating for sustained and increased funding, staffing and operational capacity for Pacific salmon stock assessment and monitoring, including spawning-ground enumeration, test fisheries, catch monitoring, tagging, data analysis, forecasting and timely public reporting, to support salmon conservation, stock rebuilding and evidence-based fisheries management decisions. Protection of wild salmon from the impacts of salmon farming, with a particular focus on parasite and disease transfer to wild populations. Meetings regarding the fish farm transition plan and upcoming commitment to remove fish farms by 2029. Policy and program recommendations regarding the Canada Water Act and Canada Water Agency, including mandate, implementation and resourcing. Policy and program recommendations regarding the government's response measures related to flood recovery. Implementation of recommendations from the Cohen Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River Implementation of Canada's Policy for the Conservation of Wild Pacific Salmon; DFO’s Allocation Policy for Pacific Salmon; DFO’s Salmonid Enhancement Program; DFO’s Policy for Selective Fishing in Canada’s Pacific Fisheries Canadian Food Inspection Agency regarding the Health of Animals Act and Fish Health Regulations under the Fisheries Act Canadian Environmental Assessment Act with respect to hydropower developments, with a focus on river diversion or run-of-river hydropower Amendments to the Navigable Waters Protection Act and the link to triggering environmental assessments Amendments to Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act and Canadian Environmental Assessment Act regarding habitat protection