Dear PM: Halibut?

[Little Hawk]

On behalf of a request from the Coalition I fired this off to the PM today. Took me about 10 min. + a couple of proof-read/edits.
Anyone else wanting to do so can do it here:
http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pweyf...2195VXOgC9oa_RAm14jXsU6H3yt6imsPFT67WyrqYI142


Dear Sir,

As a lifelong recreational fisherman I have contributed greatly to the economic engine of BC. I believe you would agree that on a per-pound taken basis that the rec-fishery is far and away the greatest contributor to local economies.

So then, Sir, why do you and your DFO continue to ham-string us with late halibut openings, early closures and catch restrictions when there is no credible conservation issue?

The communication between your offices (DFO) and our sector is nearly non-existent. What of my guide-outfitter brothers and tourism hotel operators ect. who can't even book clients because they have no clue if or even when DFO might open the season?

There are a million or more of us who are passionate about the conservation and sustainability of our coveted Pacific halibut fishery. Most of us vote.

Please accord us the recognition and respect we have earned and deserve.

Yours truly,
Terry Anderson (Carpenter)
Victoria, BC.

 

[scott craven]

Atta boy Terry, nothing like going right to the top !

 

[Fish-Hunter]

Well said Terry, this is the man that needs to know what is going on. There is no way in hell that the Minister of DFO is going to tell PM Harper that she is sitting on her hands on this issue. Harper needs to know that the inaction of his DFO Minister is going to get "him" a black eye, while she continues to fly under the radar, there is a distinct possibility of an election coming and Harper doesn't want a million plus vote "black eye" from the sport fishing/hunting sector, he needs the votes.

 

[Deewar25]

never hurts - sent one also to the big guy last week - got a note back from his runner that it was forwarded to the finance minister for response (or someone like that!) Haven't heard back yet.

 

[Cuba Libre]

And along those lines--- From Kitimat. Great stuff guys!!

Invitation to the Prime Minister of Canada
Fight For Halibut | February 8, 2011 at 10:45 am | Categories: Kitimat Halibut Allocation Task Force | URL: http://wp.me/p1jgjN-26

The Residents of Kitimat and the all our neighbors in the North West and in fact Canada are concerned about the Inseason Closure of Halibut to the Recreation sector and the DFO Halibut Allocation that is causing it.

The Kitimat Halibut Allocation Task Force plans to invite the Prime Minister to our Town Hall Meeting and we are offering to pay for his plane fare to Kitimat.

Stay Tuned to this website for more details as we progress.Add a comment to this post

 

[chris73]

Now that is comical, CL! Love it! Now he MUST come! Lol

Terry, I bet you get this back:
"On behalf of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, I would like to thank you for your e-mail, in which you raised an issue that falls within the portfolio of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. Please be assured that the statements you made have been carefully reviewed. I have taken the liberty of forwarding your e-mail to Minister Shea, so that she too may be made aware of your comments. I am certain that the Minister will give your views every consideration. For more information on the Government's initiatives, you may wish to visit the Prime Minister's Web site, at www.pm.gc.ca."

 

[Little Hawk]

You hit that one on the head Chris...

Dear Mr. Anderson:

On behalf of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, I would like to thank you for your e-mail, in which you raised an issue that falls within the portfolio of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.

Please be assured that the statements you made have been carefully reviewed. I have taken the liberty of forwarding your e-mail to Minister Shea, so that she too may be made aware of your comments. I am certain that the Minister will give your views every consideration. For more information on the Government's initiatives, you may wish to visit the Prime Minister's Web site, at www.pm.gc.ca.

M.F. Bustos
Manager/Gestionnaire
Executive Correspondence Services
for the Prime Minister's Office
Services de la correspondance
de la haute direction
pour le Cabinet du Premier ministre

Dicks!

 

[Rockfish]

Reminds me of a story I once read in which someone received a response similar to this one. On it was a yellow sticky note which the receiver of the original complaint letter had placed on the original complaint letter as instructions for the admin. staff who prepared the response letter. Inadvertently the sticky note got left on the response letter when it was mailed out. The sticky note said “Send this idiot the usual kiss off letter.”.

 

[Deewar25]

Well heck, I had to go through the Minister of Finance...that sucks! At least his inbox probably isn't quite so full - maybe I'll get a response this year!

On behalf of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, I would like to thank you for your e-mail, in which you raised an issue that falls within the portfolio of the Honourable James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance.

Please be assured that the statements you made have been carefully reviewed. I have taken the liberty of forwarding your e-mail to the Minister of Finance so that, he too, may be made aware of your comments. I am certain that he will wish to give your views every consideration. For more information on the Government's initiatives, you may wish to visit the Prime Minister's Web site, at www.pm.gc.ca.

M.F. Bustos
Manager/Gestionnaire
Executive Correspondence Services
for the Prime Minister's Office
Services de la correspondance
de la haute direction
pour le Cabinet du Premier ministre