These quotes regarding the Commission of Iaquiry into Licensing and Related
Policies of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (the Cruikshank Report ) have
been provided to the PHMRMS specifically for this mail -out:

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“ The Cruickshank Report on licensing and related policies provides some very
thoughtful observations and recommendations in Chapter 17. The Owner-Operator
principal , which I have always supported for smaller fishing vessels, if established in
concert with other license features, would undoubtedly help cement ac significant
portion of the fleet to a community base.”

- Bruce Buchanan, past-president of B.C.Packers Co. Ltd., the
largest seafood processor on the west coast.

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“ The Cruickshank Report is a blueprint for survival and a rational approach to fleet
and fisheries development and deserves the support of all British Columbians."

. Jack Nichol, Past President of the U.F.A.W.U., the largest
fishermen’s labour organization on the coast.

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“I strongly support the recommendations Don makes in his report regarding Owner-
Operator provisions, Area Licensing, License Fees, S.E.P., Use it or Lose it, and the
upgrading of Native licenses. These changes are needed if we are going to keep this
industry healthy for the next generations. The Department should take advantage of
his work.”

- James Walkus, Gwa'sala-"Nakwaxda’xw Council member and
owner of the largest seine fleet on the coast (the 17- boat Joye fleet).

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“Realization of the proposals presented here wiil lead to the prosperity of fishing-
dependant coastai communities. There will be renewed strength and incentives Yor
fishermen and their families to remain in rural towns and villages. Young fishermen
will have improved opportunities to enter the industry and contribute."

- Don Cruickshank, - excerpted from the Report's conclusions.
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