Honestly i think our best bet is to write letters to Carney saying he is doubling down on Trudeau destructive policy's to close the economy and destroying business.
here is what AI did, adjust it to suit your needs
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, Province, Postal Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
September 26, 2025
The Right Honourable Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada
Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
Dear Prime Minister Carney,
I am writing to you as a concerned Canadian citizen and recreational fisher to express my deep alarm over the proposed further expansion of fishing closures intended to protect the Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKWs). These measures, as outlined in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans' (DFO) recent proposals for 2026, represent a continuation—and indeed a doubling down—on the restrictive policies established under the previous Trudeau administration. While the plight of the SRKWs is undoubtedly serious, with their population hovering at just 73 individuals, escalating these closures will inflict disproportionate and irreversible harm on Canada's recreational fishing community, undermining livelihoods, local economies, and our shared connection to the ocean.
The Trudeau government's SRKW recovery strategy, initiated in 2019 and expanded through 2024 and 2025, has already imposed mandatory area-based closures for both recreational and commercial salmon fishing in critical SRKW foraging areas, such as Juan de Fuca Strait, Fraser River Mouth and Swiftsure Bank. These include seasonal bans on Chinook salmon harvesting—the SRKWs' primary prey—from late spring through fall, effectively shuttering prime recreational fishing windows until November 30 each year. The 2025 measures alone introduced new speed-restricted zones and temporary cease-fishing directives, further limiting access to these waters. Now, with DFO's 2026 proposals threatening even broader restrictions, we risk compounding these impacts without clear evidence that such blanket closures are the most effective path to SRKW recovery. An independent science panel's recent report, while calling for bold action, emphasizes targeted interventions like prey enhancement and vessel management over indefinite fishing bans.
This approach not only echoes but amplifies the Trudeau-era focus on top-down environmental mandates that prioritize symbolic gestures over balanced, evidence-based solutions. Recreational fishing in British Columbia alone supports over 300,000 participants and generates approximately $1.2 billion in annual economic activity, sustaining coastal communities from Victoria to Prince Rupert. Yet, the proposed expansions—such as new Chinook closures starting June 1—would eradicate the most vital summer fishing season, leading to lost opportunities, reduced tourism revenue, and heightened frustration among anglers who already comply with strict catch-and-release protocols in sensitive areas. These closures disproportionately burden everyday Canadians who fish for sustenance, family tradition, and mental well-being, while commercial interests and pinniped predation on salmon—another key threat to SRKWs—receive comparatively less scrutiny. In essence, we are sacrificing a vibrant, regulated sector to address symptoms of broader ecosystem decline, without investing sufficiently in alternatives like hatchery enhancements or marine protected areas that could benefit both whales and fishers.
As Canada's new Prime Minister, with your renowned expertise in sustainable economics and global environmental challenges, I urge you to reconsider these expansions. Please direct DFO to:
- Conduct a comprehensive socioeconomic impact assessment on recreational fishing before implementing further closures.
- Prioritize collaborative solutions, such as increased funding for Chinook salmon restoration and non-lethal pinniped management, as recommended by stakeholders.
- Engage directly with recreational fishing associations to co-develop measures that protect SRKWs without eroding public support for conservation.
The SRKWs deserve our protection, but so does the fabric of coastal life that sustains us all. By charting a more equitable course, your government can lead the world in harmonizing environmental stewardship with economic vitality. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further and can be reached at the contact information above.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name][Your Title/ Affiliation, if applicable, e.g., Recreational Angler and BC Resident]
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