Ottawa (Ontario) – The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans today issued the following statement:
“The government is reviewing fish and fish habitat protection policies to ensure they do not go beyond their intended conservation goals. Recent speculation about the current review is inaccurate. No decision has been made.
“The government has been clear that the existing policies do not reflect the priorities of Canadians.
“We want to focus our activities on protecting natural waterways that are home to the fish Canadians value most instead of on flooded fields and ditches.”
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For more information:
Frank Stanek
Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ottawa
613-990-7537
Barbara Mottram
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ottawa
613-992-3474
