HFB received a Special Invitation: Please make plans to attend : A Press Conference and Rally in support of the Final Report of the Doelle\u2013Lahey Independent Panel on Aquaculture Regulations. It is a ground breaking Report which calls for major regulatory reform of the aquaculture industry in Nova Scotia from top to bottom . It is good and must be supported and implemented in its totality without delay .
\nWhere : The Lord Nelson Hotel
\nWhen : 12 noon \u2013 Thursday, January 8th \u2013 one hour in duration<\/p>\n
EVERYONE is encouraged to attend to demonstrate widespread public support for strong regulations governing this problematic industry!
\nBackground: On June 4, 2012, the Coalition held its first media conference at the Lord Nelson Hotel to tell the government that its new finfish aquaculture expansion plan was unacceptable and demanded a moratorium on any new open pen salmon feedlots until there was a strategy based on comprehensive science and public consultation in place.
\nIn April, 2013, the government of Nova Scotia responded by declaring a moratorium and appointing an independent expert panel , chaired by Dalhousie Law professors Meinhard Doelle and Bill Lahey , to consult with the public and carry out a comprehensive regulatory review.
\nIn December, 2014, the Doelle-Lahey recommendations were made public.
\nOn January 8th, 2015 ACAR Nova Scotia will provide it\u2019s response to government and the media<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
HFB received a Special Invitation: Please make plans to attend : A Press Conference and Rally in support of the Final Report of the Doelle\u2013Lahey Independent Panel on Aquaculture Regulations. It is a ground breaking Report which calls for major … Continue reading