Save Port Renfrew Rally - April 16, 2024 - The Battle for Survival of Fishing on Vancouver Island

Save Port Renfrew Rally - April 16, 2024
DIGILEAK News
APR 18, 2024
TOPIC: The Battle for Survival of Fishing on Vancouver Island, Save Port Renfrew Rally
15 min

Rally on April 16, 2024 in front of Dept of Fisheries in Victoria, BC, put on by the BC Fishing Association.
Chris Tucker, President – Port Renfrew Chamber of Commerce
The rally was organized by Charles Borg and Marina Sapozhnikov of the Conservative Party for all citizens concerned about fishing rights on Vancouver Island.

BONUS Article:
Westward Independent
Crisis in the Water: The Battle for Survival Of Fishing on Vancouver Island by Adrienne Richards
https://wwind.ca/crisis-in-the-water-the-battle-for-survival-of-fishing-on-vancouver-island/

In part one of a three part series we look at a global trend squeezing farmers that have now reached our fishermen, and we embark on this series with a report on an industry grappling with the consequences of flawed science and provincial mandates influenced by NGOs. We also recommend the short documentary on YouTube: “No Fishing Allowed: Trudeau’s Plan to Decimate an Entire Industry” by Aaron Gunn

These narratives echo a familiar theme worldwide: livelihoods and food sources restricted based on models and predictions, much like climate science, without consulting those who have toiled the land and sea for generations. They are left to confront giants armed only with their knowledge and a modest budget.

Last year, Port Renfrew (P.R.) witnessed a 70% loss in its Fish Guiding and tourist industry, reducing annual income from 25 million to 16.5 million. With the proposed cancellation of all fishing this year, the town faces an uncertain future. Approximately 68% of real estate in the P.R. area is up for sale, and the resort cabins felt the impact last year. What has transformed this once-bustling fishing and tourist town? In 2019, Bill C-68 granted the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) enhanced power over regulating fishing, shifting its focus from overseeing the fishing economy to habitat and marine wildlife. Since then, mandates and policies have gradually encroached on local fishermen and recreational sports fishing jobs, shortening the fishing season and imposing catch limits of the prized Chinook allowed to be caught from two fish to one allowed to be caught.

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