Submitter: Michael Barkusky

Community: Vancouver

Date Submitted: October 6, 2023

Summary:

(The attached document was provided to the commission at the New Westminster public forum as part of the submission by Michael Barkusky.)



It is useful to think of the wild sockeye ecological system not as a flow of resources but as a natural capital asset. Consequently, it is logical to make the precautionary principle the cornerstone of management of the fishery. Ecological sustainability must be considered the primary goal when balancing economic efficiency with social equity.

Submission:

This submission was presented at the New Westminster public forum on September 20, 2010.