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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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