Fisheries and Aquaculture
June 17, 2010
The following statement was given
today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister
of Fisheries and Aquaculture:
Provincial Government
Recognizes Contribution of Mark Small to Sealing Industry
I rise in this Honourable House today to
recognize an exceptional individual and, an amazing spokesperson and
advocate for the Canadian Sealing Industry — Skipper Mark Small.
On June 12, 2010, I was pleased to
present Mark with an Award of Recognition on behalf of the Government of
Newfoundland and Labrador for his leadership and commitment to the
Canadian Sealing Industry for over 30 years.
Mark was also recently honoured with the
Fur Institute of Canada's Bernard Cahill Memorial Award recognizing his
significant contributions in promoting respect for people, animals and
the environment at the community level and with a global perspective.
The Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador continues to be a strong supporter of the province's sealing
industry. We have dedicated $500,000 in the last five provincial budgets
to communications and advocacy work. This work is in support of this
sustainable, humane and economically important industry. Mark has been a
partner to us in this work.
As a resident of Wild Cove, Mark was one
of the founders of the Canadian Sealers Association (or CSA). He was
president of this organization for over 15 years. Under his leadership,
the association played a major role in revitalizing the industry to one
of the most successful stories in the Newfoundland and Labrador fishing
industry. Mark is a true pioneer of the sealing industry and speaks with
conviction on the importance of this renewable and sustainable natural
resource.
Mark is currently active in representing
sealers on the Fur Institute of Canada's Seals and Sealing Committee. He
is president of the Northeast Coast Sealer's Co-operative and remains an
active professional fish harvester. Mark is a highly respected leader
and his relentless dedication and passion to the sealing industry is
unparalleled.
Mark has travelled to many countries as a
sealing expert and an advocate for the sealing industry. His passion and
vision for the industry is well respected. We look forward to receiving
his advice and guidance on important sealing issues for many years to
come.
Our government will continue to work with
the sealing industry in this province, across the country and throughout
the world in addressing the promotion and development of this industry
that is so important to rural Newfoundland and Labrador. We look forward
to working with Mark and his colleagues into the future.
2010 06 17
1:50 p.m.
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