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BACKGROUNDER
Fish Processing Licensing Board � Mandate and Biographies
Mandate
The Fish Processing Licensing Board Act came into effect on January
1, 2005. Under this act, the board makes public recommendations on
all fish processing licence proposals or requests made to the
provincial government. Only the routine renewal of fish processing
licences is exempt.
All decisions made by the board and the rationale for them will be a
matter of public record. Applicants for a fish processing licence
must henceforth advertise this intention in a generally-circulated
newspaper. This will allow interested members of the public to
provide comments to the board. The board may choose to hold a public
meeting about applications.
Affected parties will have the opportunity to provide their views on
requests or proposals.
The recommendation of the board will be considered by the minister
and will be released in conjunction with the minister�s decision.
The board comprises five members, including a designated
chairperson. Members are to be knowledgeable but independent of the
fishing industry. They are appointed for a period of four years; so
that all members� terms do not expire at the same time, and in the
interest of continuity, two of the inaugural members have been
appointed for a period of two years. The board will meet at least
six times annually. Members will be remunerated according to
Treasury Board guidelines. Where possible, the board will operate on
a cost-recovery basis through application fees.
The minister may also ask the board for advice on general matters of
public policy. As envisioned by the Dunne Commission, the board�s
role will free up senior government executives to engage in
strategic and longer-term planning.
Biographies of Board Members
Louis Bailey
Louis Bailey is a former mayor of Burin (1981-1988). He has
experience in the marine electronics industry, has formed a marine
company, has been a town manager, and has operated a convenience
store. Mr. Bailey completed a program at the College of Fisheries
and has been involved in community advocacy related to the fishery.
He currently operates a private junior mineral exploration company,
as well as a bed and breakfast, in Burin.
David Bonnell
David Bonnell is the head of the School of Fisheries of the Marine
Institute and is author of Quality Assurance in Seafood Processing
(1994). He is a board member with the Canadian Centre for Fisheries
Innovation (CCFI) and the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification
Board (PFHCB). He is also executive director with the Seafood
Management Education Association. Mr. Bonnell has managed projects
for many local fishing industry organizations and has held quality
assurance positions with two Atlantic seafood processing companies.
Bern Bromley
For 23 years Bern Bromley was the owner, publisher, and editor of
The Northern Pen. Previously he was a reporter and managing editor
with Robinson-Blackmore in Grand Falls-Windsor. Mr. Bromley is a
past mayor of St. Anthony (1989-1993) and a past president of the
St. Anthony and Area Chamber of Commerce. He has served as the chair
of the St. Anthony and Area Food Sharing Association and as the
vice-chair of St. Anthony Basin Resources (SABRI). He has also acted
as a member of the Marine Institute�s Advisory Board.
Richard Cashin (Chairperson)
Richard Cashin is a founding member and former president of the
Fish, Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) union. He was chairman of the
Task Force on Atlantic Fisheries and has served as chairman of the
Fishing Industry Renewal Board. From 1993 to 2003, he was a member
of the Canadian Transportation Agency. Mr. Cashin has also practiced
law and has been involved in community activism. He served as a
Member of Parliament (St. John�s West) from 1962 to 1968.
Ida Powell
Ida Powell is the mayor of Charlottetown, Labrador. She was born
into a fishing family and raised in a fishing outport. Ms. Powell
has been involved in grassroots community activism, such as
fundraising for the local fire brigade, involvement with developing
literacy, and volunteering with the Annual Shrimp Festival. She also
spearheaded a team that encouraged private funds to develop a modern
shrimp processing facility in Charlottetown.
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