Fraser River Sockeye Commission

Heavy seas ahead for Cohen Commission participants

The first two days of hearings for the Commission investigating the decline in Fraser River Sockeye determined two very simple points last week: that there are a lot of factors to consider when investigating wild salmon survival, and to do so will require significant time and money.

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Cohen Commission Discussion Paper Released

The Honourable Bruce Cohen has a lot to consider when it comes to the decline in Fraser River Sockeye run.

Released publicly Wednesday, the Discussion Paper outlining the issues the Cohen Commission intends to investigate includes the Department of Fisheries and Oceans regulations,...

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BC Salmon Farmers granted standing in Fraser Sockeye Commission

The BC Salmon Farmers Association has been granted standing for the Cohen Commission - a judicial inquiry set to investigate the decline in wild Sockeye salmon and failure of the 2009 return.

"We're looking forward to the opportunity to clarify much of the misinformation that is being...

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BC Salmon Farmers Seek Standing for Sockeye Commission

The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) is seeking standing for the Federal Government's inquiry into the reasons for the decline of sockeye salmon in the Fraser River.

The Federal Government announced the inquiry in November, 2009, and appointed the Honourable Bruce Cohen, a judge of...

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