August 28, 1998
(Fisheries and Aquaculture)

Argentine fisheries delegation in province, August 31 and September 1

A delegation of more than 30 representatives from the Argentine fisheries sector will be in St. John's August 31 and September 1 as part of a mission to learn more about the Canadian fishing industry.

The delegation includes officials from the Argentine fishing industry, government, labour unions, members of the scientific community, business represenatives and journalists.

The purpose of the mission is to learn from the Canadian experience on fisheries management, particularly in the context of similarities between Argentina and Canada in this area. The Argentine fishery for several species is in decline, spurring the country's interest in exploring other fisheries management approaches, and in particular the Canadian Quota Management System.

A two-day seminar has been organized for the delegation at Hotel Newfoundland, beginning 8:30 a.m. Monday with opening remarks by Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister John Efford. The agenda for the seminar follows.

Following their sessions in St. John's, the delegation will travel to Nova Scotia to continue its mission for a further two days.

Contact: Argentine Embassy, Ottawa (613) 236-2351.

TENTATIVE AGENDA
Visit by Argentine Delegation to Newfoundland
August 31 - September 1, 1998
Hotel Newfoundland

AUGUST 31, 1998

8:30 am - 10:00 am
Overview of the Newfoundland and Labrador Fishery: organization, catch and effort, roles and responsibilities, issues, challenges, impacts and adjustment measures.

John Efford, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Dave Lewis, Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

Break 10:00 am - 10:30 am

10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fisheries Management in Canada - organization, quota management system, monitoring and enforcement, resource adjustment measures.

Jim Baird, A/Director, Resource Management, Department Fisheries & Oceans, Government of Canada

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Lunch

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Fishing Industry - organization, role fisheries management, challenges and response

Reg Anstey, Secretary/Treasurer, Fish, Food and Allied Workers (FFAW)

Alastair O'Reilly, President, Fisheries Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (FANL)

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm - Break

3:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Industry Adjustment: harvesting and processing capacity reduction, license buy-back, response programs (e.g. retirement, retraining, income assistance)

Richard Cashin, Chairman, Fishing Industry Renewal Board

Jim Davis, Acting Director, Policy and Economics, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Government of Canada

Bob Picco, Information Manager, Post TAGS, Human Resources Development Canada

SEPTEMBER 1, 1998

8:30 am - 10:15 am
Fisheries Science in Canada: organization, methods and practices, role of science in fisheries management

Ben Davis, Director of Science, Department Fisheries and Oceans, Government of Canada

Break 10:15 am - 10:45 am

10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Fisheries Resources Conservation Council: organization and process, role in fisheries management

Fred Woodman, Chairman, Fisheries Resources Conservation Council (FRCC)

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm - Lunch

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fisheries Science and Innovation: research activities, practices and methods, issues and challenges

Dr. George Rose, Chairperson, Fisheries Conservation Chair Memorial University

Dave Bonnell, Department Head, School of Fisheries, Marine Institute

3:00 pm - 3:30 - Break

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Perspectives on fisheries management in Canada

Ray Andrews, Andrews Port Services

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Reception sponsored by the Government of Argentina

1998 08 28                           12:55 p.m.