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Application Hearing

March 23, 2024

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Application Hearing Transcript

Appearances

Brian J. Wallace	Senior Commission Counsel
Brock Martland	Associate Commission Counsel
Kathy Grant	Junior Commission Counsel
Irvin Figg	United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union local of CAW
Paul Kandt	United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union local of CAW
Keith Oliver	James Walkus
Keith Oliver	Chief Harold Sewid
Jack Emberly

Application Hearing

March 26, 2024

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Application Hearing Transcript

Appearances

Brian J. Wallace	Senior Commission Counsel
Brock Martland	Associate Commission Counsel
Kathy Grant	Junior Commission Counsel
Nicole Schabus	Cheam Indian Band
Margot Venton	Conservation Coalition
Judah Harrison	Conservation Coalition
Rob Miller	Carrier Sekani Tribal Council
Tim Dickson	Stó:lō Tribal Council
Robert Janes	Adams Lake Indian Band
Karey Brooks	Te’mexw Treaty Association
Don Rosenbloom	Area D Salmon Gillnet Association
Brent Lehmann	Maa-Nulth Treaty Society
Tina Dion	Tsawwassen First Nation
Scott Bernstein	Tsawwassen First Nation
David Robbins	Cowichan Tribes
David Robbins	Chemainus First Nation
Krista Robertson	Musgamagw Tsawatineuk Tribal Council
John Gailus	Hwlitsum First Nation
Carly Chunick	Hwlitsum First Nation
Allan Donovan	Laich-Kwil-Tach Treaty Society
Rod Naknakim	Laich-Kwil-Tach Treaty Society
James I. Reynolds	Musqueam Indian Band
Brenda Gaertner	First Nations Fisheries Council
David Butcher	Southern Area (E) Gillnetters Assn.
David Butcher	B.C. Fisheries Survival Coalition
Patti McAhonic	B.C. Wildlife Federation
Bill Otway	B.C. Drift Fishers Federation
Douglas White III Kwulasultun	Coalition of Douglas Treaty First Nations
Bertha Joseph	Council of Haida Nation
Shannon Bentley	Council of Haida Nation
Gregory McDade, Q.C.	Alexandra Morton
	Raincoast Research Society
	Pacific Coast Wild Salmon Society
Jeffrey Young	David Suzuki Foundation
Ming Song	Heiltsuk Tribal Council
Lisa Fong	Heiltsuk Tribal Council
Marguerite Parker	Aboriginal Aquaculture Association
Stephanie Albiston	Métis Nation British Columbia
Gary Ducommun	Métis Nation British Columbia
Chris Sporer	Seafood Producers Association of B.C.
Don McLeod	Seafood Producers Association of B.C.
Chris Ashton	Area B Harvest Committee
Christopher Harvey	West Coast Trollers Area G Association
Irvin Figg	United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union local of CAW
Paul Kandt	United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union local of CAW
Alan Blair	B.C. Salmon Farmers Association
Angela Cousins	B.C. Salmon Farmers Association

Opening Hearing

June 15, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Opening Hearing Transcript

10:00AM	Opening Prayer and Remarks Larry Grant, Musqueam First Nation
	Opening Remarks The Honourable Bruce Cohen, Commissioner
	Submissions From Participants (30 minutes for Government of Canada; 15 minutes for all other participants)
	Government of Canada
	Province of British Columbia
11:15AM	Morning Break
11:30AM	Pacific Salmon Commission
	Public Service Alliance of Canada and Union of Environmental Workers B.C.
	Seafood Producers Association of B.C.
	Area D Salmon Gillnet Association and Area B Harvest Committee (Siene)
12:30PM	Lunch Break
2:00PM	Southern Area E Gillnet Association and B.C. Fisheries Survival Coalition
	Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.
	B.C. Salmon Farmers Association
	Aquaculture Coalition
3:00PM	Afternoon Break
3:15PM	Conservation Coalition
	Heiltsuk Tribal Council (submissions with respect to aquaculture only)
	Laich-kwil-tach Treaty Society, Chief Harold Sewid and Aboriginal Aquaculture Association (submissions with respect to aquaculture only)
4:00PM	Adjourn

Opening Hearing

June 16, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Opening Hearing Transcript

10:00AM	First Nations Coalition
	Musgagmagw Tsawataineuk Tribal Council
	Laich-kwil-tach Treaty Society, Chief Harold Sewid, Aboriginal Aquaculture Association and Heiltsuk Tribal Council (submissions on issues other than aquaculture)
	Metis Nation British Columbia
11:15AM	Morning Break
11:30AM	Sto:lo Tribal Council and Cheam Indian Band
	Western Coast Salish First Nations
	Maa-nulth Treaty Society, Tsawwassen First Nation, and Musqueam First Nation
12:30PM	Lunch Break
2:00PM	West Coast Trollers Area G Association and United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union
	B.C. Wildlife Federation and B.C. Federation of Drift Fishers
	Reply, if any
3:00PM	Afternoon Break
3:15PM	[continuation of reply submissions]
4:00PM	Adjourn

Public Forums

August 18, 2023

Address:

Lillooet District REC Centre (Gym)

930 Main St.

Lillooet

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Public Forums Summary

Lillooet

()

Public Forums

August 25, 2023

Address:

Coast Discovery Inn & Marina

(Quadra Cortez)

975 Shoppers Row,

Campbell River

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Public Forums Summary

Campbell River

()

Public Forums

September 1, 2023

Address:

The North Coast Meeting and Conference Centre

(Orca Room)

240 West First Street

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Public Forums Summary

Prince Rupert

()

Public Forums

September 13, 2023

Address:

Steveston-London Secondary School

10331 Gilbert Rd.

Richmond

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Public Forums Summary

Steveston

()

Public Forums

September 14, 2023

Address:

Vancouver Island Convention Centre

(Benson B Room)

101 Gordon Street

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Public Forums Summary

Nanaimo

()

Public Forums

September 16, 2023

Address:

Hotel Grand Pacific

(Vancouver Island Ballroom)

463 Belleville St.

Victoria

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Public Forums Summary

Victoria

()

Public Forums

September 20, 2023

Address:

Inn at the Quay

(Hyack Room North)

900 Quayside Dr.

New Westminster

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Public Forums Summary

New Westminster

()

Application Hearing

September 22, 2023

Address:

Room 801 Federal Courthouse

701 West Georgia St.

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session Only: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Issue

Application for production of documents relating to fish farms and fish health.

Appearances

Brian J. Wallace, QC	Senior Commission Counsel
Brock Martland	Associate Commission Counsel
Kathy Grant	Junior Commission Counsel
Greg McDade	Aquaculture Coalition
Lisa Glowacki	Aquaculture Coalition
Tim Leadem, QC	Conservation Coalition
Judah Harrison	Conservation Coalition
Alan Blair	BC Salmon Farmers Association
Mitch Taylor, QC	Government of Canada
Jonah Spiegelman
Boris Tyzuk, QC	Province of British Columbia
Clifton Prowse	Province of British Columbia
Other participants expected.

Public Forums

September 23, 2023

Address:

Ramada Inn

(Cranbrook South Centre)

444 George St.

Prince George

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Public Forums Summary

Prince George

()

Public Forums

September 29, 2023

Address:

Coast Chilliwack Hotel

(Rosedale AB)

45920 1st Ave.

Chilliwack

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Public Forums Summary

Chilliwack

()

Public Forums

October 21, 2023

Address:

Hotel 540

540 Victoria Street

Kamloops

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Public Forums Summary

Kamloops

()

Evidentiary Hearing

October 25, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Fraser River Sockeye Life Cycle

Witnesses

Fraser River Sockeye Life Cycle

Karl English (* Senior fisheries scientist and former president, LGL Research Associates Ltd.)
Mike Lapointe (* Chief Biologist, Pacific Salmon Commission)
Dr. David Welch (* President and CEO, Kintama Research Services Ltd.)

Exhibit List

#1	Presentation Of Mr. Mike Lapointe
#2	Presentation Of Dr. David Welch
#3	Presentation Of Mr. Karl English

Evidentiary Hearing

October 26, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Perspectives on the Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Framework Underlying the Fraser River Sockeye Salmon Fishery

Evidentiary Hearing

October 27, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Hearing adjourned.

Evidentiary Hearing

October 28, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 9:30AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Conservation, Sustainability and Stewardship

Witnesses

Conservation, Sustainability and Stewardship

Dr. David Close (* Distinguished Science Professor of Aboriginal Fisheries, University of British Columbia)
Terry Glavin (* Author and Journalist)
Rob Morley (* Vice President, Canadian Fishing Company; Director, BC Salmon Marketing Council; Chairman, Fisheries Council of Canada; Member, Fraser River Panel)
Dr. John Reynolds (* Professor and Tom Buell leadership chair in salmon conservation, Simon Fraser University)

Exhibit List

PPR1	PPR1 – With Reply Submissions – Aboriginal And Treaty Rights Framework
PPR2	PPR2 – Int Law Relevant To Conservation And Management – Fraser River Sockeye Salmon
#4	John Reynolds
#5	David Close
#6	Terry Glavin
#7	Rob Morley
#8	Canada’s Policy For Conservation Of Wild Pacific Salmon (The Wild Salmon Policy)
#9	Transferable Shares In BCs Commercial Fishery – CAN003213
#10	A Strategy For The Conservation Of Pacific Salmon – CAN045913
#11	Adapting To Change – Managing Fraser Sockeye – CAN032127
#12	Speaking For The Salmon

Evidentiary Hearing

October 29, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Conservation, Sustainability and Stewardship

Witnesses

Conservation, Sustainability and Stewardship

Dr. David Close (* Distinguished Science Professor of Aboriginal Fisheries, University of British Columbia)
Terry Glavin (* Author and Journalist)
Rob Morley (* Vice President, Canadian Fishing Company; Director, BC Salmon Marketing Council; Chairman, Fisheries Council of Canada; Member, Fraser River Panel)
Dr. John Reynolds (* Professor and Tom Buell leadership chair in salmon conservation, Simon Fraser University)

Exhibit List

#13

UN Convention On Biological Diversity

Evidentiary Hearing

November 1, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

DFO’s Organizational Structure

Witnesses

DFO’s Organizational Structure

David Bevan (Associate deputy minister, former senior assistant deputy minister, Ecosystems and Fisheries Management, DFO)
Claire Dansereau (deputy minister, DFO)
Susan Farlinger (Regional Director General, Pacific Region, DFO)
Paul Macgillivray (Associate regional director general, DFO Pacific)
Paul Sprout (Former regional director general, Pacific Region, DFO)

Exhibit List

PPR3	PPR3 – With Reply Submissions – Legislative Framework Overview
#14	A Summary Of Recommendations Related To FRS And Responses By GOC
#15	DFO Presentation – Organizational Structure Oct. 29 – 2010
#16	Our Waters Our Future – DFO Strategic Plan 2005 – 2010 – CAN002465
#17	DFO Report On Plans And Priorities Estimates 2010 – 2011 – CAN027636
#18	DFO Departmental Performance Report Period Ending Mar. 31 – 2009 – CAN027632
#19	DFO Departmental Plan – DFO’s Integrated Business and Human Resources Plan 2010-2011
#20	DFO 2009 – 2010 Intergrated Business And Human Resources Plan Mar. 2009 – CAN027627
#21	Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat – Management Accountability Framework 2003
#22	MAF Assessment Fisheries And Oceans 2008 – CAN002948
#23	Moving Forward With Our Waters Our Future – DFO Pacific Region Implementation Plan 2006 – 2010 – CAN000098
#24	DFO Pacific Region Implementation Plan 2006 – 2010 Report On Progress As Of Mar. 2009
#25	DFO Pacific Region Business Plan 2010 – 2011
#26	DFO Integrated Business And Human Resources Plan Pacific Region – CAN063029
#27	DFO Integrated Risk Management IRM Policy Jul. 2004 – CAN002943
#28	DFO Initial IRM Implementation Guidelines Dec. 2004 – CAN002942
#29	DFO Integrated Risk Management IRM Implementation Plan Jan. 2005 – Apr. 2006 – webpage
#30	DFO 2008 Corporate Risk Profile Apr. 22 – 2009 – CAN033577
#31	DFO Review Of Existing Mitigation Measures For DFOs 8 Corporate Risks In 2008 Feb. 6 – 2009 – CAN002954
#32	A New Direction For Canadas Pacific Salmon Fisheries Oct. 1998 – CAN000322
#33	Exhibit 33 – Set Of 35 DFO Position Descriptions

Evidentiary Hearing

November 2, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

DFO’s Organizational Structure

Witnesses

DFO’s Organizational Structure

David Bevan (Associate deputy minister, former senior assistant deputy minister, Ecosystems and Fisheries Management, DFO)
Claire Dansereau (deputy minister, DFO)
Susan Farlinger (Regional Director General, Pacific Region, DFO)
Paul Macgillivray (Associate regional director general, DFO Pacific)
Paul Sprout (Former regional director general, Pacific Region, DFO)

Exhibit List

#34	Executive Summary Recommendations Related To FRSS And Responses By The GOC 1982 – 2010
#35	2009 Report Of The Commissioner Of Environment And Sustainable Development Ch1 – Protecting Fish Habitat – CAN024152

Evidentiary Hearing

November 3, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 8:30AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

DFO’s Organizational Structure

Witnesses

DFO’s Organizational Structure

David Bevan (Associate deputy minister, former senior assistant deputy minister, Ecosystems and Fisheries Management, DFO)
Alan Cass (Former regional head, Centre for Science Advice Pacific, DFO)
Dr. Siddika Mithani (Assistant deputy minister, Oceans and Science, DFO)
Dr. Laura Richards (Regional director, Science Branch, Pacific Region, DFO)
Paul Sprout (Former regional director general, Pacific Region, DFO)
Dr. Wendy Watson-Wright (Former assistant deputy minister, Science, DFO)

Exhibit List

#36	DFO Science – A Framework For The Future
#37	DFO Science Mgmt Board – Minutes Oct. 13 – 14, 2005
#38	DFO Science Mgmt Board – Minutes Jan. 23 – 2006
#39	DFO Science Mgmt Board – Minutes Oct. 4 – 2006
#40	DFO Five Year Research Agenda 2007 – 2012
#41	DFO Science Mgmt Board – Minutes Apr. 19 – 2007
#42	DFO Science Mgmt Board – Minutes Oct. 11, 2007
#43	DFO Science Mgmt Board – Minutes Apr. 22 – 2008
#44	DFO Science Mgmt Board – Minutes Nov. 28 – 2008
#45	DFO Science Mgmt Board – Minutes Apr. 17 – 2009
#46	DFO Science Mgmt Board – Minutes Oct 27 – 2009
#47	DFO A New Ecosystem Science Framework In Support Of Integrated Management – CAN000981
#48	DFO Five Year Research Plan 2008 – 2013
#49	DFO National Human Resources Strategy For The Science Sector Apr 2007
#50	DFO Policy On Collaborative Arrangements With Non – Government Organizations Dec 1 – 2008
#51	GOC – A Framework For The Application Of Precaution In Science – Based Decision – Making About Risk – CAN005381
#52	List Of DFO Scientists Who Attended A Brainstorming Session In Oct. 2010
#53	DFO Science Advisory Process Framework – webpage
#54	DFO Operational Guidelines For Science Special Response Processes – SSRP – webpage
#55	Procedure For The Development Of The Annual CSAS Peer Review Schedule – CAN011417
#56	Pacific Scientific Advice Review Committee Terms Of Reference – CAN003717
#57	Policy Governing Public Participation In The PSARC – CAN003743
#58	Regional Management Committee Decision Paper – New PSARC – RMEC Process Etc Of Apr. 4 – 2006 – CAN003690
#59	Regional Management Committee Decision Paper – Prioritizing PSARC Requests Jun. 1 – 2007 With 5 Attachments

Evidentiary Hearing

November 4, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 8:30AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

DFO’s Organizational Structure

Witnesses

DFO’s Organizational Structure

David Bevan (Associate deputy minister, former senior assistant deputy minister, Ecosystems and Fisheries Management, DFO)
Alan Cass (Former regional head, Centre for Science Advice Pacific, DFO)
Dr. Siddika Mithani (Assistant deputy minister, Oceans and Science, DFO)
Dr. Laura Richards (Regional director, Science Branch, Pacific Region, DFO)
Paul Sprout (Former regional director general, Pacific Region, DFO)
Dr. Wendy Watson-Wright (Former assistant deputy minister, Science, DFO)

Exhibit List

#60	Letter from Mr. Paul Sprout to Editor – Globe and Mail, Aug 15, 2023
#61	DFO Facts about Sea Lice [webpage] – CAN070296
#62	DFO Myths and Realities about Salmon Farming [webpage] – CAN045946
#63	DFO’s Aquaculture Action Plan 2008 [webpage] – CAN005310

Evidentiary Hearing

November 8, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Pacific Salmon Commission & Pacific Salmon Treaty

Witnesses

Pacific Salmon Commission & Pacific Salmon Treaty

Don Kowal (Executive Secretary, Pacific Salmon Commission)
Mike Lapointe (* Chief Biologist, Pacific Salmon Commission)

Exhibit List

#64	PSC – Map from Pacific Region Salmon Stock Assessment Plan, 1986 – Part I – Inner South Coast, page 97 – CAN046918
#65	PSC- Pacific Salmon Treaty – CAN045911
PPR4	PPR 4 – Overview of the Pacific Salmon Treaty and the Pacific Salmon Commission Re Mgmt of FRSS
#66	PSC – Southern Boundary Restoration and Enhancement Fund’s Strategic Plan
#67	PSC – Status of PST Negotiations, Nov 2009
#68	PSC – Letter to Canada Specifiying Closed Unless Open Fishing Plan – CAN056070
#69	PSC – Letter to US Specifiying Closed Unless Open Fishing Plan – CAN056319
#70	PSC – Fraser River Panel, 2002 Anual Report – CAN002564
#71	PSC – Commission Guidance to the Fraser River Panel, Feb 11, 2024 – PSC000004
#72	Late-Run Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River, BC – Early Migration & High Mortality – What is Going On – 2003
#73	PSC – Synthesis of Evidence from a Workshop on the Decline of Fraser River Sockeye, June 15-17, 2010 – PSC000013
#74	PSC – Report of the Fraser River Panel to the PSC on 2005 FRS and Pink Salmon Fishing Season – CAN002567
#75	Roos, Restoring Fraser River Salmon: A History of the IPSFC 1937-1985 – CAN005102 (Note: This exhibit is a book and is not online for copyright reasons. Please visit www.psc.org.) This file is not available at this time.

Evidentiary Hearing

November 9, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Pacific Salmon Commission & Pacific Salmon Treaty

Witnesses

Pacific Salmon Commission & Pacific Salmon Treaty

Don Kowal (Executive Secretary, Pacific Salmon Commission)
Mike Lapointe (* Chief Biologist, Pacific Salmon Commission)

Exhibit List

#76	Pacific Salmon Commission Bylaws
#77	Fraser River Sockeye 1994 – Problems & Discrepancies – FRS Public Review Board – CAN032201

Evidentiary Hearing

November 10, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Hearing adjourned.

Evidentiary Hearing

November 15, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Hearing adjourned.

Evidentiary Hearing

November 16, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 11:00AM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

The hearing was adjourned.

Evidentiary Hearing

November 17, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Hearing adjourned.

Evidentiary Hearing

November 18, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Hearing adjourned.

Evidentiary Hearing

November 19, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Hearing adjourned.

Evidentiary Hearing

November 22, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Hearing adjourned.

Evidentiary Hearing

November 23, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Hearing adjourned.

Evidentiary Hearing

November 24, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Hearing adjourned.

Evidentiary Hearing

November 25, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Hearing adjourned.

Evidentiary Hearing

November 29, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Themes

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Witnesses

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Dr. Brian Riddell (Former Manager, Salmon Assessment and Freshwater Ecosystems, DFO Science)

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Pat Chamut (Former assistant deputy minister, Fisheries Management, DFO; former special advisor on the Wild Salmon Policy)
Dr. Jim Irvine (* Research Scientist, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Dr. Brian Riddell (Former Manager, Salmon Assessment and Freshwater Ecosystems, DFO Science)
Mark Saunders (Manager, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO; former coordinator, Wild Salmon Policy, DFO)

Exhibit List

#78	WSP Discussion Paper – A New Direction – The Fifth in a Series from DFO, Mar 1, 2024 – CAN000384
#79	Response to the Consultations on the WSP Discussion Paper and the Salmonid Enhancement Program, Feb 1, 2024 – CAN000365
#80	WSP Policy Draft – A New Direction – Feb 20, 2024 – CAN001198
#81	WSP, Presentation to Policy Committee – Apr 5, 2023 – CAN001442
#82	RMC Meeting, Apr 25, 2023 – Record of Decisions – CAN006257
#83	Review of the 2002 FRS Fishery, Report by the External Steering Committee – CAN002450
#84	Email from Steven Wright to Paul Macgillivray, May 9, 2023 – FW-Draft WSP RM Guidelines Deck – CAN122264
#85	Email from Paul Sprout to John Davis, July 16, 2023 – FW-Science & FM – CAN123084
#86	Memo from RDG Pacific Region to Paul Chamut, Dec 3, 2023 – Status of Implementation of 2002 Fraser River Sockeye Review Recommendations – CAN004221
#87	Memo from ARDG Pacific Region to RMC, Dec 3, 2023 – Preliminary Findings on the Follow-up Salmon Audit – CAN168063
#88	2004 Report of the Commissioner on the Environment and Sustainable Development, Chapter 5 – DFO – Salmon Stocks, Habitat and Aquaculture – CAN002452
#89	Memo from Michaela Huard to DMC – Proposed Record of Decision from DMC – Policy Meeting of Nov 17, 2023 – CAN075302
#90	A Policy Framework for Conservation of Wild Pacific Salmon, Nov 3, 2023 – CAN015893
#91	A Policy Framework for Conservation of Wild Pacific Salmon, Dec 1, 2004- CAN001105
#92	Email from Paul Chamut, Mar 29, 2023 – Definitions and Principles for the WSP – CAN128482
#93	Canada’s Policy for Conservation of Wild Pacific Salmon – Ministerial Briefing, May 16, 2023 – CAN063801
#94	Memo for the Minister – Approval and Announcement of the WSP (Decision Sought), date-stamped May 27, 2023 – CAN185514
#95	Memo for the Minister – Stakeholder Positions on the WSP (Info Only), date-stamped May 31, 2023 – CAN053235
#96	The Successful Completion of Scientific Public Policy – Lessons Learned While Developing Canada’s WSP, by James Irvine – CAN004240
#97	PowerPoint Presentation of Brian Riddell – The Build-up to Canada’s Policy for Conservation of Wild Pacific Salmon (1980-2000)
#98	Speaking Notes of Brian Riddell, Revised, Nov 11, 2023 – Setting the Stage for Canada’s WSP (1980 to Mar 2000)
#99	Witness Summary of Brian Riddell, ex-DFO Science, (WSP) Nov 16, 2023
#100	Witness Summary of Pat Chamut (WSP), Nov 16, 2023
#101	Witness Summary of Mark Saunders (WSP) – Nov 16-17, 2010
#102	DFO Press Release, June 24, 2023 – Adoption of WSP Continues Reform of Pacific Fisheries – CAN032215
#103	Witness Summary of Jim Irvine (WSP), Nov 16-17, 2010
#104A	Conservation of Pacific Salmon – Policy Issues for Management of Wild Salmon, June 23, 2023 – CAN001421
#104B	Cover Note from Pat Chamut to John Davis, Jun 26, 2023 – CAN001426
#105	Briefing Note for the Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries Management (Info Only), from Pacific Region, undated – CAN001422
#106	Definition of Conservation Units Under the Resource Management Guidelines, undated – CAN001199
#107	Wild Salmon Policy – Operational Guidelines – Preliminary Outlines, Dec 6, 2023 – CAN000366

Evidentiary Hearing

November 30, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Witnesses

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Pat Chamut (Former assistant deputy minister, Fisheries Management, DFO; former special advisor on the Wild Salmon Policy)
Dr. Jim Irvine (* Research Scientist, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Dr. Brian Riddell (Former Manager, Salmon Assessment and Freshwater Ecosystems, DFO Science)
Mark Saunders (Manager, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO; former coordinator, Wild Salmon Policy, DFO)

Exhibit List

#108	Curriculum Vitae of Brian Riddell – CAN185476
#109	DFO – WSP Implementation Workplan, Results-based Management and Accountability Framework, Draft Sep 20, 2005, v 1.0
#110	WSP Implementation Workplan, FY 07-08, Aug 13, 2023
#111	DFO Strategic Environmental Assessment-WSP, Oct 08 2005 – CAN180502
#112	DFO – 2005-2010 Strategic Plan – Our Waters, Our Future – Final Draft (2005) – CAN011784
#113	WSP – Conservation and Management of Wild Pacific Salmon – BC Interior, Nov 5, 2023 – Draft-For Discussion Purposes Only – CAN023455
#114	Email from Pat Chamut to Susan Farlinger, April 7, 2023 – Sustainable Aquaculture – CAN128472
#115	Email from Pat Chamut to Mark Saunders and Susan Farlinger, April 20, 2023 – Aquaculture Development – CAN135344
#116	Email from Brian Riddell to Andrew Thomson et al, Mar 21, 2024 – WSP Meeting Locations Confirmed – CAN127595
#117	DFO – Policy Cmte Draft – WSP-A New Direction, May 17, 2023 – Draft for Discussion Purposes Only – CAN023452
#118	Letter of Otto E. Langer (DSF) to Mark Saunders, May 1, 2023 – Critique of the Apr 22, 2023 Draft WSP
#119	Email from Julie Norris to Pat Chamut, May 13 ,2005 -WSP – CAN133249
#120	Email from Susan Farlinger to Carol Cross, Jun 1, 2023 – FW-The Funding of the WSP – CAN129031
#121	[Identical to Exh 132] Email (REDACTED) from Susan Farlinger to Pat Chamut, Jun 3, 2023 – Announcement of the WSP – CAN135496

Evidentiary Hearing

December 1, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 9:45AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 5:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Witnesses

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Pat Chamut (Former assistant deputy minister, Fisheries Management, DFO; former special advisor on the Wild Salmon Policy)
Dr. Jim Irvine (* Research Scientist, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Dr. Brian Riddell (Former Manager, Salmon Assessment and Freshwater Ecosystems, DFO Science)
Mark Saunders (Manager, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO; former coordinator, Wild Salmon Policy, DFO)

Exhibit List

#122	Brian Riddell, Spatial Organization of Pacific Salmon – What to Conserve (1993) – CAN185475
#123A	Memo for the Deputy Minister – Update on First Nations Participation in WSP Implementation (Info Only), undated – CAN080094
#123B	Transmittal Cover from Paul Sprout to Larry Murray via David Bevan – Update on First Nations Participation in WSP Implementation, date-stamped Jul 29, 2023 – CAN080093

Evidentiary Hearing

December 2, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Themes

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Witnesses

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Pat Chamut (Former assistant deputy minister, Fisheries Management, DFO; former special advisor on the Wild Salmon Policy)
Dr. Jim Irvine (* Research Scientist, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Dr. Brian Riddell (Former Manager, Salmon Assessment and Freshwater Ecosystems, DFO Science)
Mark Saunders (Manager, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO; former coordinator, Wild Salmon Policy, DFO)

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Dr. Carrie Holt (Research Scientist, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Dr. Kim Hyatt (Research scientist, Stock Assessment Division, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Dr. Jim Irvine (* Research Scientist, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Mark Saunders (Manager, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO; former coordinator, Wild Salmon Policy, DFO)
Heather Stalberg (Senior habitat management biologist, Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Branch, DFO)

Exhibit List

#124	Email from Mark Saunders to Pat Chamut, May 17, 2023 – ENGO Response May 17, 2023 – CAN143383
#125	Carrie Holt, Assessing Status and Indentifying Benchmarks of CUs for the WSP, undated – CAN018432
#126	Table of Indicators, Project, Cost, Effort and Comments, 2008 – CAN185602
#127	Table of Single CU or Watershed Indicators Costing, undated – CAN185604
#128	Habitat Compatibility Model, undated (Excel) – CAN185605
#129	Email from Jay Hartling to Mary Hobbs, May 16, 2023 – CAN178731
#130	Email from Susan Farlinger to Carol Cross, Jun 1, 2023 – CAN129031
#131	Email from Richard Wex to Susan Farlinger, Jun 2, 2023 – CAN127353
#132	[Identical to Exh 121] Email (REDACTED) from Susan Farlinger to Pat Chamut, Jun 3, 2023 – Announcement of the WSP – CAN135496
#133	WSP Habitat Strategy Discussion Paper, Jul 23, 2023 – CAN001124
#134	Regional Mgmt Cmte Meeting of Aug 9, 2005, Record of Decisions – CAN006181
#135	WSP Implementation Workplan, RMC, Sep 20, 2023 – CAN018627
#136	RMC Meeting of Sep 20, 2005, Record of Decisions – CAN185507
#137A	Update re WSP Team Meeting to Review First Nations Dialogue Session, undated – CAN168233
#137B	WSP Forum 3 Summary Report, held Dec 8 2005 – CAN168234
#138	Managing Pacific Salmon for Ecosystem Values – Ecosystem Indicators and the WSP, Mar 2006 – CAN002588
#139	Advisory – Implementing the Habitat and Ecosystem Components of DFO’s WSP, Oct 2006 – CAN000449
#140	Letter from Loyola Hearn to Paul LeBlond, date-stamped Dec 11, 2023 – CAN064228
#141	Letter from Loyola Hearn to Bill Wareham, date-stamped Apr 24, 2023 – CAN055648
#142	Refining Habitat Indicators for Strategy 2 of WSP – Practical Assessment of Indicators, Jul 20, 2023 – CAN019235
#143	CSAS Research Document 2007-070 Conservation Units for Pacific Salmon under WSP – CAN004236
#144	WSP Habitat Indicators Costing Meeting, Feb 25, 2008, Draft Meeting Minutes – CAN185601
#145	CSAS Proceedings Series 2008-013, Proceedings of PSARC Salmon Subcommittee Meeting, Jun 13-14, 2007 – CAN010276
#146	2008-09 WSP Team Meeting Minutes, Aug 5, 2023 – CAN185479
#147	Single CU-Watershed Cost Analysis Table, Aug 6, 2023 – CAN185603
#148	Operations Cmte, WSP Strategy 2, Assessment of Habitat Status, Our Progress and Plan, Sep 23, 2023 – CAN018434
#149	Operations Cmte Meeting of Sep 23, 2008, Draft Record of Decisions – CAN018502
#150	RMC Decision Paper Titled WSP Web Mapping Application by Carol Cross, Oct 8, 2023 – CAN005559
#151	RMC Meeting, Oct 14, 2023 Record of Decisions – CAN063090
#152	Framework for Characterizing CUs of Pacific Salmon for Implementing WSP, Jan 2009 – CAN019233
#153	CSAS Research Document 2009-068, Indicators of Status and Benchmarks for CUs in Canada’s WSP – CAN019253
#154	CSAS Research Document 2009-068, Indicators of Status and Benchmarks for CUs in Canada’s WSP, Technical Documentation – CAN019254
#155A	Considering ATK in the Implementation of WSP, Sep 14, 2023 – CAN182602
#155B	Cover note from Wellsley Hamilton, October 26, 2023 – CAN182601
#156	Framework for the Implementation of the WSP – Initial Lists of CUs for BC, Oct 2009 – CAN010368
#157	Operations Cmte Mtg, Oct 8, 2009, Draft Record of Decisions – CAN018506
#158	CSAS Proceedings Series 2009-038, Results of Peer Review Workshop on the Draft Report Canada’s Policy for Conservation of WSP, Jan 15-16, 2009 – CAN010278
#159	Action Plan to Address Conditions for Marine Stewardship Certification of BC Sockeye Fisheries (Fraser, Barkley, Nass, Skeena), Dec 21, 2023 – CAN063059
#160	CSAS Proceeding Series 2009-046, Workshop on Methods for Assessing Status and Identifying Benchmarks for CUs of WSP, Jan 5-6, 2009 – CAN019257
#161	A Review of Metrics Distribution with Application to CUs under Canada’s WSP, 2010 – CAN185534
#162	WSP Implementation Team, Record of Meeting, Apr 15, 2023 – CAN178228
#163	Regional WSP Implementation Team, Record of Meeting, May 20, 2023 – CAN178227
#164A	Media Lines, WSP Review, Jun 3, 2023 – CAN178232
#164B	Cover note from Lisa Wilson, Jun 4, 2023 – CAN178231
#165	Media Lines, WSP Review, Jun 8, 2023 – CAN178223
#166	Summary Notes, Workshop on Identifying Benchmarks and Assessing Status of CUs under Strategy 1 of WSP, Jun 17-18, 2010 – CAN185535
#167	Media Lines, WSP Review, Jun 22, 2023 – CAN185529
#168	WSP Implementation Team Terms of Reference, Draft, Sep 3, 2023 – CAN185478
#169	Excerpt of letter from PSC Counsel to the Commission – RE – A Copy of All Briefings Given to the PSC or its Panels regarding Canada’s WSP, undated
#170	Presentation to RMC, WSP Implementation Strategy, Aug 9, 2023 [colour version] – CAN018588
#171	Letter from DOJ Counsel to the Commission with table of dates re WSP-related CSAC Scientific Papers reviewed by PSARC, approved and posted, Sep 7, 2023
#172	Draft Fall 2006 Consultation Staff List, version 8, Sep 25, 2023
#173	Email from Tom Robbins, attaching Media Lines, WSP Review, Oct 1, 2023 [a revision of Media Lines in Exh 167]
#174	Email from Judy Gwynn to DFO Officials, Nov 2, 2005, with 3 Attachments [A, B, C] – CAN145287
#174A	Attachment 1 to email at Exh 174 – Draft WSP Implementation Work-plans, Nov 3, 2023 – CAN145288
#174B	Attachment 2 to email at Exh 174 – New Initiative Steering Committee Meeting, WSP Work-plans [Agenda], Nov 3, 2023 – CAN145289
#174C	Attachment 3 to email at Exh 174 – WSP Implementation Workplan, New Initiatives Steering Cmte, Nov 3, 2023 – CAN145290
#175	Stalberg, et al – Canada’s Policy for Conservation of Wild Pacific Salmon – Stream, Lake and Estuarine Habitat Indicators, 2009 – CAN019252
#176	Curriculum Vitae of Heather Stalberg (Redacted) – NonRT
#177	Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Jim Irvine – CAN185532
#178	Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Carrie Holt – CAN185533
#179	Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Kim Hyatt – CAN185537
#180	Curriculum Vitae of Mark Saunders – CAN185451
#181	Witness Summary of Heather Stalberg (WSP), Nov 17
#182	Witness Summary of Carrie Holt (WSP), Nov 17
#183	Witness Summary of Kim Hyatt (WSP), Nov 17
#184	Fraser Sockeye WSP Evaluation of Stock Status – State and Rate – Working Paper for Distribution
#185	Fishery Decision-Making Framework Incorporating the Precautionary Approach [identical to Exh 207] – CAN007416

Evidentiary Hearing

December 3, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Witnesses

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Dr. Carrie Holt (Research Scientist, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Dr. Kim Hyatt (Research scientist, Stock Assessment Division, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Dr. Jim Irvine (* Research Scientist, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Mark Saunders (Manager, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO; former coordinator, Wild Salmon Policy, DFO)
Heather Stalberg (Senior habitat management biologist, Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Branch, DFO)

Exhibit List

#186	PowerPoint Presentation of Dr. Kim Hyatt to Ops Cmte – WSP Strategy 3, Implementation Approach, Oct 8, 2023 – CAN006864
#187	WSP Team Mtg Minutes, Sep 14, 2023 – CAN185489
#188	Slaney, Hyatt et al, Status of Anadromous Salmon and Trout in BC and Yukon, Oct, 1996
#189	Pacific Region Consultation Plan – WSP, 2009-2010 – CAN178243 [replaced CAN185843]
#190	DFO Pacific Region – 5th Annual Fall Community Dialogues – 2008 – [same as CAN185846]
#191	Pacific Region Consultation Plan – WSP – Draft, June 6, 2023 – [same as CAN185847]
#192	DFO – Ops Cmte WSP Update, Jan 8, 2024 – [same as CAN185848]
#193	DFO WSP Forum, Richmond, March 27-28, 2008 – [same as CAN185849]
#194	DFO – Ops Cmte WSP Update, Jan 31, 2024 – [same as CAN185851]
#195	DFO – WSP Implementation – Progress in 2005-06 and Workplan for 2006-07, May 2006 – [same as CAN185853]
#196	WSP Implementation Workplan – RMC, Sep 20, 2023 – [same as CAN185854]
#197	Indicators of status and benchmarks for Conservation Units in Canada’s WSP, May 28, 2023 – [same as CAN185857]
#198	Two documents, sources already filed as Exhs 134 and 170 [same as CAN 185858]
#199	RMC Meeting May 3, 2023 – Record of Decisions, with RMC Decision Paper Titled Wild Pacific Salmon Policy by Mary Hobbs – [same as CAN 185859]
#200	PowerPoint Presentation of Dr. Kim Hyatt to Ops Cmte – WSP Strategy 3, Implementation Approach, Sep 27, 2023 – [same as CAN185865]
#201	DFO – WSP – Work Planning, Strategic Directions Committee, May 6, 2023 – [same as CAN185869]
#202	Hyatt et al, Potential Strategy 3 Contributions to the Barkley Sound WSP Pilot, Nov 2010
#203	Peterman, Marmorek et al, Synthesis of Evidence from a Workshop on the Decline of FRS, Nanaimo, Jun 15-17, 2010
#204	DFO – WSP Strategy 2, Assessment of Habitat Status – the HMP Connection, Nov 24, 2023 – CAN005934
#205	Briefing Note – WSP Strategy 2 (Habitat Status) – Recommended Essential Workplan Elements for OHEB Integration, Feb 6, 2024
#206	East Coast Vancouver Island Coho Conservation Unit – Englishman River Coho Habitat Status Report [highlighted, struck-through]
#207	Fishery Decision-Making Framework Incorporating the Precautionary Approach [identical to Exh 185] – CAN007416
#208	Exh 208 – PowerPoint Presentation – Next Steps in the Implementation of Canada’s WSP – Identification of CUs, Fall 2006 – CAN151814.zip
#209	Update on Regional Science Advisory (PSARC) Meetings – Salmon Subcommitte Review, Jun 13-14, 2007 – CAN003680

Evidentiary Hearing

December 6, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Hearing adjourned.

Evidentiary Hearing

December 7, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:30PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Witnesses

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Dr. Carrie Holt (Research Scientist, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Dr. Kim Hyatt (Research scientist, Stock Assessment Division, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Dr. Jim Irvine (* Research Scientist, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Mark Saunders (Manager, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO; former coordinator, Wild Salmon Policy, DFO)
Heather Stalberg (Senior habitat management biologist, Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Branch, DFO)

Exhibit List

#210	Salmon Stock Assessment Plan 2004-2005, Version 20 July 2023 – CAN058266
#211	Governors Forum on Monitoring, 2007-09 Agency Monitoring Budget Proposals, Sep 7, 2023
#212	DFO – CU Template – Cultus Lake Sockeye Salmon, Oct 2005
#213	First Nations WSP Implementation Forum, Dec 7, 2023 – CAN168237

Evidentiary Hearing

December 8, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:30PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Witnesses

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Dr. Kim Hyatt (Research scientist, Stock Assessment Division, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Dr. Jim Irvine (* Research Scientist, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO)
Mark Saunders (Manager, Salmon and Freshwater Ecosystems, Pacific Biological Station, DFO; former coordinator, Wild Salmon Policy, DFO)
Heather Stalberg (Senior habitat management biologist, Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Branch, DFO)

Exhibit List

#214	DFO-HMP – Practitioners Guide to the Risk Mgmt Framework for DFO HM Staff v 1.0, 2005 – CAN185554
#215	DFO-HMP – Habitat Compliance Decision Framework v 1.1, 2007 – CAN002958
#216	DFO – Aquaculture Policy Framework, Jan 1, 2024 – CAN000111
#217	Summary of Meeting Notes from DFO Fall 2006 Consultations, WSP – CAN168491
#218	DFO- Fall 2006 Consultations, Feb 20, 2024 – CAN016908
#219	Email from Lester Jantz to DFO Personnel, May 21, 2023 – Highlights of WSP Forum 2008, with attachments – CAN166561
#219A	Attachment to email at Exh 219 – PowerPoint-Highlights from WSP Stakeholder Forum March 2008, WSP Planning Mtg, May 14-15, 2008 – CAN166562
#220	Email from Neil Todd to Pete Nicklin and Lester Jantz, June 19, 2023 – WSP and the FWJTC, with attachments – CAN172577
#220A	Exh 220A – Attachment 1 to email at Exh 220 – Letter from Neil Todd to Amy Mar, May 26, 2023 – FR FN WSP Forum – CAN172578
#220B	Exh 220B – Attachment 2 to email at Exh 220 – Letter from Amy Mar to Neil Todd, Jun 9, 2023 – CAN172579
#221	Email from Kelly Binning to DFO personnel, Jun 25, 2023 – Duty to Consult Working Group-Templates on Aboriginal Consultations, with attachments – CAN164840
#221A	Att 1 to email at Exh 221 – Salmon Consultations with Aboriginal Groups, Apr 1, 2023 – Mar 30, 2023 [Excel] – CAN164841
#221B	Att 2 to email at Exh 221 – Consultations with Aboriginal Groups – Template #1 – Consultations and Costs by Sector and Region – Sector-FAM – CAN164842
#221C	Att 3 to email at Exh 221 – Consultations with Aboriginal Groups – Template #2 – Information by Sector – Sector-Fisheries and Aquaculture Mgmt – CAN164843
#221D	Att 4 to email at Exh 221 – Consultations with Aboriginal Groups – Template #1 – Consultations and Costs by Sector and Region – Sector-Policy – CAN164844
#221E	Att 5 to email at Exh 221 – Consultations with Aboriginal Groups – Template #2 – Information by Sector – Sector-Policy – CAN164845
#222	Proposal for Development of Guidelines for the Use of ATK Management of Fisheries Resources in DFO’s Pacific Region
#223	Email from Amy Mar to Brenda McCorquodale, Aug 7, 2023 – ATEK guidelines-best practices
#224	Knowledge Integration in Salmon Conservation and Sustainability Planning – Towards Effective Implementation of WSP Strategy 4, Mar 2009 – CAN027611
#225	WSP Implementation – Report on Work Plan 2009-2010, Draft, WSP Work Planning Meeting, Apr 15, 2010, v2 – CAN170291

Evidentiary Hearing

December 9, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:30PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Witnesses

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Susan Farlinger (Regional Director General, Pacific Region, DFO)
Paul Sprout (Former regional director general, Pacific Region, DFO)

Exhibit List

#226	Curriculum Vitae of Paul Sprout – CAN185518
#227	Curriculum Vitae of Susan Farlinger – CAN185524
#228	Email from Paul Ryall to Max Stanfield and Heather James, Apr 10, 2023 – MC 00630 Boldt to James, H for Revision pls. 06-04 – CAN173060
#229	Email from Ken Smith to Paul Ryall and Steven Wright, Nov 25, 2023 – Implementation of WSP & Business Planning for Info for Nov 29th – CAN090810
#230	Email from Ken Smith to Paul Ryall and Steven Wright, Nov 26, 2023 – Implementation of WSP & Business Planning for Info for Nov 29th – CAN090811
#231	Letter from Mark Angelo, PFRCC to Paul Sprout, Jan 27, 2024 – Developing a WSP Review Framework – CAN056417
#232	PFRCC Advisory on the Implementation of Canada’s 2005 WSP, Jan 2010 – CAN056418
#233	Ops Cmte Meeting Jun 17, 2023 – Record of Decisions – CAN185527
#234	Email from Susan Farlinger to Sharan Johal, Jul 3, 2023 – Update for MO on MSC Action Plan – CAN124420
#235	Email from Paul Sprout to Susan Farlinger, Aug 5, 2023 – MSC Certification – CAN124221
#236	Ops Cmte Meeting Jan 8, 2024 – Draft Record of Decisions – CAN018503
#237	December 15, 2023 – WSP Team Meeting Minutes UNREDACTED version, received from DOJ 20101203
#238	Ops Cmte Meeting Jun 17, 2023 – Draft Record of Decisions – [same as CAN185867]
#239	Strategic Directions Committee (SDC) 2010 Action Log, updated Sep 10, 2023
#240	Ops Cmte Meeting Jun 25, 2023 – Record of Decisions – CAN185844 – Canada 17f
#241	Ops Cmte Discussion Paper – Performance Review of the WSP Implementation, undated, (poss Oct 2009)
#242	Memo from Jennifer Nener, to Paul Sprout – Summary of PFRCC Report-Developing a WSP Review Framework, Mar 15, 2010, with response letter
#243	Interview Questions on DFO’s Wild Salmon Mgmt, marked Draft, sep 20, 2010_FINAL
#244	Witness Summary of Paul Sprout (WSP), Nov 17
#245	Witness Summary of Susan Farlinger (WSP), Nov 17
#246	Email from Lisa Wilson to Susan Farlinger and Jennifer Nener, Nov 9, 2023 – WSP – Strategy 6 (Independent Review)
#247	Meeting with PFRCC – Speaking Points for RDG, Mar 15, 2024 (v3)
#248	Fact Sheet – Update on the Implementation of the WSP 2009 [webpage] – Canada 17c
#249	Update on Progess – Implementation of the WSP, October 2008 [webpage] – Canada 17g
#250	Community Dialogues Progress Report 2007 [webpage] – Canada 17l
#251	DFO – Strategy 1 – Standardizes Monitoring of Wild Salmon Status (excerpt from WSP document) [webpage] – Canada 17r
#252	DFO – Strategy 2 – Assessment of Habitat Status (excerpt from WSP document) [webpage] – Canada 17x
#253	DFO – Strategy 3 – Inclusion of Ecosystem Values and Monitoring (excerpt from WSP document) [webpage] – Canada 17z
#254	DFO – Strategy 4 – Integrated Strategic Planning (excerpt from WSP document) [webpage] – Canada 17bb
#255	Letter from Gordon MacEachen to Participant, Oct 31, 2023 – FRS Spawning Initiave-WSP Pilot
#256	Letter from Paul Ryall to Participant, Dec 8, 2023 – FRS Spawning Initiative-WSP Pilot – CAN170207
#257	PFRCC – Developing a WSP Review Framework – Stakeholder Perspectives on Review Components, Jan 2010
#258	Public Policy Evaluation-An Introduction, undated
#259	DFO – Terms of Reference – WSP Independent Review Oct 7 2010, [Nov 19, 2023]
#260	DFO – Policy for the Mgmt of Fish Habitat, Oct 1986 – CAN000016
#261	DFO – Policy for the Management of Aboriginal Fishing [webpage], Aug 6, 2023
#262	Pacific Salmon Revitalization, Feb 1, 2024 – CAN002283
#263	DFO – Canada’s Oceans Strategy – Our Oceans, Our Future, 2002 – CAN005267
#264	DFO – An Allocation Policy for Pacific Salmon – A New Direction-Fourth in a Series of Papers from DFO, Oct 1999 – CAN000543
#265	DFO – New Emerging Fisheries Policy, Sep 2001 [webpage] – CAN000183
#266	DFO – A Policy for Selective Fishing in Canada’s Pacific Fisheries, Jan 2001 – CAN000324
#267	DFO – A Framework for Improved Decision-Making in the Pacific Salmon Fishery- Discussion Paper – A New Direction-Sixth in a Series of Papers from DFO, Jun 2000 – CAN021243
#268	DFO – Pacific Region Fishery Monitoring and Reporting Framework, Jan 2002 – CAN000196
#269	DFO – A Discussion Paper on the Implementation of Pacific Fisheries Reform, Sep 2005 – CAN001131
#270	DFO – Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI), Jul 17, 2023 – CAN002480
#271	DFO – Policy for Managing the Impacts of Fishing on Sensitive Benthic Areas [webpage] – CAN002983
#272	DFO – Policy on New Fisheries for Forage Species [website] – CAN002982
#273	Sustainable Fisheries Framework – Fishery Checklist Action Plan, by Jeff Grout, Jun 10, 2023 – CAN182721
#274	DFO – Preparing an Integrated Fisheries Mgmt Plan (IFMP) – Guidance Document, May 4 version – CAN002913
#274A	DFO – Preparing an Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP) – Guidance Document and Template, Nov 2008
#275	Email from Marc Clemens to David Balfour, Oct 17, 2023 – By-catch policy-background-for FCC meeting – CAN135663
#275A	Email from Marc Clemens to David Balfour, Oct 19, 2023 – By-catch policy-background-for FCC meeting – CAN135661
#276	Guidelines for Ecological Risk Assessment, May 14 1998 [Risk Assessment Forum, U.S. EPA] – CAN024777
#277	Canada’s Oceans Strategy – Policy and Operational Framework for Integrated Mgmt of Estuarine, Coastal and Marine Environments in Canada, 2002 – CAN000019

Evidentiary Hearing

December 13, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Aboriginal Worldview, Cultural Context and Traditional Knowledge

Witnesses

Aboriginal Worldview, Cultural Context and Traditional Knowledge

Chief Kim Baird (Chief, Tsawwassen First Nation)
Joe Becker (Member, Musqueam First Nation; commissioner, Musqueam Fisheries Commission)
Chief William Charlie (Chief, Chehalis Indian Band)
Grand Chief Clarence Pennier (Member, Scowlitz First Nation; chief, Stó:lō Tribal Council)
Councillor June Quipp (Councillor, Cheam Indian Band)

Exhibit List

#278	Witness Summary of Councillor June Quipp
#279	Witness Summary of Chief William Charlie
#280	Witness Summary of Grand Chief Clarence Pennier
#281	Witness Summary of Chief Kim Baird
#282	Witness Summary of Joe Becker
#283	Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement, Dec 6, 2023 – CAN185832
#284	Appendix A, page 7 from Tsawwassen Final Agreement Appendices
#285	Tsawwassen First Nation Fisheries, Wildlife Migratory Birds and Renewable Resources Act, Apr 3, 2023
#286	Tsawwassen First Nation Fisheries, Wildlife Migratory Birds and Renewable Resources Act – Fisheries Regulation, Sep 16, 2023
#287	Appendices J1, J2, and J3, pages 261-267 from Tsawwassen Final Agreement Appendices
#288	Bob Brown, Review of the Fraser River Aboriginal Fisheries Secretariat, Mar 2007 – CAN056656
#289	DFO and First Nations Fraser Salmon Roadmap Process, Forum, Conservation and Harvest Planning, Dec 2010 – CAN029474
#290	Three Year Strategic Approach to Developing a Co-management Process for FRS – First Nations Component – Draft Sep 27, 2023 – CAN047074

Evidentiary Hearing

December 14, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Aboriginal Worldview, Cultural Context and Traditional Knowledge

Witnesses

Aboriginal Worldview, Cultural Context and Traditional Knowledge

Thomas Alexis (Former chief, Tl’azt’en Nation)
Dr. Ron Ignace (Member, Secwepemc Nation; former chief, Skeetchestn Indian Band)
Chief Fred Sampson (Member, Nlha7apmx Nation; chief, Siska Indian Band)
Grand Chief Saul Terry (Member, St’at’imc Nation; chief executive officer, Intertribal Treaty Organization; commissioner, Pacific Salmon Commission)

Exhibit List

#291	Witness Summary of Chief Fred Sampson
#292	Witness Summary of Thomas Alexis
#293	Witness Summary of Grand Chief Saul Terry
#294	Witness Summary of Dr Ron Ignace
#295	FNFC – Co-Mgmt Discussion Paper, Revised Oct 25, 2023 – FNC000104
#296	DFO AAROM Program Fraser River and South Coast Groups (w member Bands and INAC Band numbers), as of Aug 2010 – CAN185655

Evidentiary Hearing

December 15, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Aboriginal Worldview, Cultural Context and Traditional Knowledge

Witnesses

Aboriginal Worldview, Cultural Context and Traditional Knowledge

Captain Gary Ducommun (Director of Natural Resources for the Métis Nation of BC)
Guujaaw (President, Haida Nation)
Chief Robert Mountain (Councillor, Namgis First Nation; hereditary chief, Mamalilikula First Nation)
Mr. Rod Naknakim (Chief negotiator, Laich-Kwil-Tach Treaty Society)
Chief Edwin Newman (Hereditary chief and elder, Heiltsuk Nation)

Exhibit List

#297	Witness Summary of Rod Naknakim
#298	Witness Summary of Gary Ducommun
#299	Witness Summary of President Guujaaw
#300	Witness Summary of Chief Edwin Newman
#301	Witness Summary of Chief Robert Mountain
#302	Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Dept – Aquatic Division – Notice to Food Fishers, Jun 7, 2023
#303	Heiltsuk Intergrated Resource Management Dept – Community Needs Study, [fax copy] Oct 28, 2023
#304	Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Dept – Sept 2010 Communique (Dutilh – Heiltsuk for News) – FSC Fishery, Sep 2010
#305	Heiltsuk Tribal Council – Comprehensive Fisheries Agreement CFA2009-1919, signed Dec 9, 2023
#306	Heiltsuk Tribal Council – Map of Spatial Distribution of Sockeye Streams – Dec 14, 2023
#307	Metis Nation BC – Natural Resource Act, revised Sep 2010
#308	Musgamagw Marine Mgmt Society – Comprehensive Fisheries Agreement CFA2009-1940, signed Aug 14, 2023 – CAN078911

Evidentiary Hearing

December 16, 2023

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Witnesses

Wild Salmon Policy (Part 1)

Susan Farlinger (Regional Director General, Pacific Region, DFO)
Paul Sprout (Former regional director general, Pacific Region, DFO)

Exhibit List

#309	DOJ – Index of Documents – RDG Panel – December 16, 2023
#310	Letter from Susan Farlinger to Skeena Watershed Initiative Planning Group, date-stamped Sep 30, 2023 – Support and Suggested Role for the Skeena Watershed Initiative
#311	Barkley Sound Salmon Initiative Draft Terms of Reference – July 2010
#312	DFO – WSP Development and Implementation, Sep 2010 – CAN185525

Evidentiary Hearing

January 17, 2024

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Witnesses

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Jeff Grout (Salmon resource manager, Salmon Team, DFO)
Barry Rosenberger (Area director, BC Interior, DFO; Canadian chair, Fraser River Panel, Pacific Salmon Commission)

Exhibit List

#313	Canada’s Written Re-Examination for the WSP Panel, Dec 16, 2023
#313A	Commission’s Written Re-Examination for the WSP to Heather Stalberg, Dec 21, 2023
#313B	Commission’s Written Re-Examination for the WSP to Dr. Kim Hyatt, Dec 21, 2023
#313C	Commission’s Written Re-Examination for the WSP to Dr. Jim Irvine, Dec 21, 2023
#313D	Commission’s Written Re-Examination for the WSP to Mark Saunders, Dec 21, 2023
PPR5	PPR 5 – Overview of Fraser River Sockeye Salmon Harvest Management
#314	Affidavit #1 of Michael Folkes, sworn Dec 14, 2023
#315	Affidavit #1 of Catherine Michielsens, sworn Dec 15, 2023
#316	Curriculum Vitae of Jeff Grout – CAN185399
#317	Pacific Region Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Salmon Southern BC, Jun 1 2009-May 31, 2010 [Final, with Appendices] – CAN005186
#318	Tentative Salmon Advisory Schedule, Sep 2009-Jun 2010 – CAN003387
#319	Salmon Advisory Process – CAN006515
#320	2009 Salmon Stock Outlook – CAN003053
#321	Pacific Region Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Salmon Southern BC, Jun1 2009-May 31, 2010 [First Draft] – CAN004017
#322	Fraser Sockeye Escapement Strategy 2009 – Model Overview & Summary of 2009 – CAN015976
#323	Curriculum Vitae of Barry Rosenberger
#324	Concerns Raised Regarding the 2009 Draft South Coast Integrated Fisheries Management Plan & Initial Draft Response – CAN003448
#325	Pacific Region Integrated Fisheries Management Plan Salmon Southern BC, Jun 1 2009-May 31, 2010 [Second Draft] – CAN004024
#326	2009 Briefing Note to Minister Pacific Region – Pacific Regions Approval, May 28 2009, unredacted, without Attachments
#327	Briefing Note to Minister – Approval of 2009-2010 IFMPs for Salmon in Northern & Southern BC, with Attachments – CAN285370

Evidentiary Hearing

January 18, 2024

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Witnesses

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Mike Lapointe (* Chief Biologist, Pacific Salmon Commission)

Exhibit List

#328	Curriculum Vitae of Michael Lapointe
#329	Proposed 2009 Fisheries Management Division Sampling Program Recommendations, Sep 22, 2023 – CAN013967
#330	Record of Management Strategies – RMS 2009 NearFinal Draft
#331	Document Prepared by PSC Staff with Respect to the Pre-Season Fishery Planning Model – CAN285373
#332	2010 Post-Season Meeting – Briefing for the Canadian Commissioners – Fraser River Panel, Jan 11-15, 2010 – CAN097756
#333	Document Prepared by PSC Staff with Respect to Difference Between Estimates and Post-Season Run-Size Estimates – PSC009319

Evidentiary Hearing

January 19, 2024

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Witnesses

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Mike Lapointe (* Chief Biologist, Pacific Salmon Commission)

Evidentiary Hearing

January 20, 2024

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Witnesses

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Mike Lapointe (* Chief Biologist, Pacific Salmon Commission)

Exhibit List

#334	Report -Can We Do Pre-Season Forecasting Effectively – CAN017837
#335	Final Report, Fraser River Sockeye 2006 Post Season Review, May 2007 – CAN043234
#336	Draft Minutes Aug 18 Fraser River Panel – CAN029955

Evidentiary Hearing

January 21, 2024

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 1:30PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Witnesses

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Jeff Grout (Salmon resource manager, Salmon Team, DFO)
Barry Rosenberger (Area director, BC Interior, DFO; Canadian chair, Fraser River Panel, Pacific Salmon Commission)

Exhibit List

#337	Southern Boundary Restoration & Enhancement Fund – Project Concept 2008 – CAN003645
#338	Post-Season Report for 2009 Canadian Treaty Limit Fisheries – CAN003234
#339	Post Season Report for 2009 Southern BC Fisheries – CAN056738
#340	Pre-Season Run Size Forecasts for Fraser River Sockeye and Pink Salmon in 2009 – CAN10712
#341	Pre-Season Run Size Forecasts for Fraser River Sockeye Salmon in 2010
#342	Integrated Salmon Harvest Planning Committee – Terms of Reference – CAN002928
#343	The BC Commercial Sockeye Salmon Fisheries Public Certification Report Vol 1
#343A	The BC Commercial Sockeye Salmon Fisheries Public Certification Report Vol 2 – Stakeholder Submission Appendicies
#343B	The BC Commercial Sockeye Salmon Fisheries Public Certification Report Vol 3 – Team Response Appendices

Evidentiary Hearing

January 24, 2024

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Witnesses

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Jeff Grout (Salmon resource manager, Salmon Team, DFO)
Barry Rosenberger (Area director, BC Interior, DFO; Canadian chair, Fraser River Panel, Pacific Salmon Commission)

Exhibit List

#344	Letter from Pacific MCC to Geoff Regan, Minister, DFO , Sep 26, 2023 – CAN263866
#345	Email from Craig Orr to Paul Sprout et al, re MCC response to FRP invite, Jul 18, 2023 – CAN202663
#346	Letter from Paul Sprout to Craig Orr, re FRP appt, Jul 26, 2023 – CAN006958
#347	Letter from Paul Ryall to K Wilson et al, re Recomendations from the MCC on So Coast IMFP, 2009 – CAN056346
#348	Beyond the Fraser Mixed Stock Fishery, drafted Jun 29, 2023 – CAN153769

Evidentiary Hearing

January 25, 2024

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Please note the hearing adjourned at noon today.

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Witnesses

Harvest Management (Part 1)

Jeff Grout (Salmon resource manager, Salmon Team, DFO)
Barry Rosenberger (Area director, BC Interior, DFO; Canadian chair, Fraser River Panel, Pacific Salmon Commission)

Exhibit List

#349

Integrated Fishing Management Plan, Salmon Northern BC, 2010-2011 – NonRT

Evidentiary Hearing

January 26, 2024

Address:

Room 801, Federal Courthouse,

701 West Georgia St.,

Vancouver, BC

Morning Session: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

Afternoon Session: 2:00PM – 4:00PM

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Themes

Harvest Management (Part 2)

Witnesses

Harvest Management (Part 2)

Sue Grant (Head, Sockeye and Pink Analytical Program, Stock Assessment Division, DFO)

Harvest Management (Part 2)

Mike Lapointe (* Chief Biologist, Pacific Salmon Commission)
Dr. Brian Riddell (Chief Executive Officer, PSF)

Calendar & Transcripts

March 2010

April 2010

May 2010

June 2010

July 2010

August 2010

September 2010

October 2010

November 2010

December 2010

January 2011

February 2011

March 2011

April 2011

May 2011

June 2011

July 2011

August 2011

September 2011

October 2011

November 2011

December 2011

January 2012

February 2012

Application Hearing March 23, 2024

Application Hearing Transcript

Appearances

Application Hearing March 26, 2024

Application Hearing Transcript

Appearances

Opening Hearing June 15, 2023

Opening Hearing Transcript

Opening Hearing June 16, 2023

Opening Hearing Transcript

Public Forums August 18, 2023

Public Forums Summary

Lillooet

Public Forums August 25, 2023

Public Forums Summary

Campbell River

Public Forums September 1, 2023

Public Forums Summary

Prince Rupert

Public Forums September 13, 2023

Public Forums Summary

Steveston

Public Forums September 14, 2023

Public Forums Summary

Nanaimo

Public Forums September 16, 2023

Public Forums Summary

Victoria

Public Forums September 20, 2023

Public Forums Summary

New Westminster

Application Hearing September 22, 2023

Issue

Appearances

Public Forums September 23, 2023

Public Forums Summary

Prince George

Public Forums September 29, 2023

Public Forums Summary

Chilliwack

Public Forums October 21, 2023

Public Forums Summary

Kamloops

Evidentiary Hearing October 25, 2023

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Witnesses

Fraser River Sockeye Life Cycle

Exhibit List

Evidentiary Hearing October 26, 2023

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Theme

Evidentiary Hearing October 27, 2023

Evidentiary Hearing October 28, 2023

Evidentiary Hearing Transcript

Application Hearing

March 23, 2024

Application Hearing

March 26, 2024

Opening Hearing

June 15, 2023

Opening Hearing

June 16, 2023

Public Forums

August 18, 2023

Public Forums

August 25, 2023

Public Forums

September 1, 2023

Public Forums

September 13, 2023

Public Forums

September 14, 2023

Public Forums

September 16, 2023

Public Forums

September 20, 2023

Application Hearing

September 22, 2023

Public Forums

September 23, 2023

Public Forums

September 29, 2023

Public Forums

October 21, 2023

Evidentiary Hearing

October 25, 2023

Evidentiary Hearing

October 26, 2023

Evidentiary Hearing

October 27, 2023

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October 28, 2023

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October 29, 2023

Evidentiary Hearing

November 1, 2023

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November 2, 2023

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November 3, 2023

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November 4, 2023

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November 8, 2023

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November 9, 2023

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November 10, 2023

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November 15, 2023

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November 16, 2023

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November 17, 2023

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November 18, 2023

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November 19, 2023

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November 22, 2023

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November 23, 2023

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November 24, 2023

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November 25, 2023

Evidentiary Hearing

November 29, 2023

Evidentiary Hearing

November 30, 2023