Answers to the Green Forum questions – May 9, 2013
1. A high level plan is essential to the Sunshine Coast. Without some meaningful dialogue and land use agreements, we will continue to cycle through the pattern of proposal and protest. Â I have worked hard in conjunction with the public to get this issue on the government’s agenda. Â I have continued to work hard to get it on the NDP platform, and am pleased that there is a commitment to such processes.
2. I witnessed the signing of the JWMA in the Sechelt Longhouse and know that words spoken there are law. Â I will continue to fight for good stewardship of our most valuable natural resource and the formal acknowledgement of the community’s wishes.
3. Any disturbance to salmon habitat is a concern. Â I do not believe that appropriate caution was exercised with the proliferation of power projects and wish to see an assessment process that gives the public confidence. Â This would have to include cumulative impacts. Â Some salmon farms cause problems for the wild salmon whose protection must be our first priority. Â The Committee on Sustainable Aquaculture as well as the Cohen Commission recommendations make our obligations clear.
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