DFO - How are they doing?

They claim the information below represents the Department's Mandate. I will highlight where appropriate.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, DFO is responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs in support of Canada’s scientific, ecological, social and economic interests in oceans and fresh waters.

DFO is a national and international leader in marine safety and in the management of oceans and freshwater resources. Departmental activities and presence on Canadian waters help to ensure the safe movement of people and goods. As a sustainable development department, DFO will integrate environment, economic and social perspectives to ensure Canada’s oceans and freshwater resources benefit this generation and those to come.

The Department’s guiding legislation includes the Oceans Act, which charges the Minister with leading oceans management and providing coast guard and hydrographic services on behalf of the Government of Canada, and the Fisheries Act, which confers responsibility to the Minister for the management of fisheries, habitat and aquaculture. The Department is also one of the three responsible authorities under the Species at Risk Act.

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Okay what do you see wrong here?

The mandate is a good one. They have admitted that these are DFO responsibilities.
They do not and have not lived up to these responsibilites!
The question is: Should rural Newfoundland and Labrador have to work in Alberta or should the Federal Government compensate all economic, social, and ecological damage they have caused?

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They say in Real Terms this is what they do.

Save lives. Work with security forces to ensure the safe and secure use of Canada’s waterways. Help with ship-to-shore communication, navigation, and clear passageways for safe water travel. Study, conserve and protect aquatic ecosystems. Conduct scientific research and related activities, which are vital to the understanding and sustainable management of Canada’s oceans and aquatic resources. Work in collaboration to manage the commercial, recreational and Aboriginal fisheries. Provide services to fishermen such as issuing licences. Create the conditions to support a vibrant and sustainable aquaculture industry. Maintain a network of harbours. Ensure compliance with environmental standards and regulations in support of economic development and other activities. Provide high-quality hydrographic data, products and services. Co-ordinate clean-up efforts of pollution and oil spills. Develop and promote the wise use of technology to ensure the long-term health of Canada’s waters.

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Okay now try and swallow all of that while you pack the U-Haul or families of lost fishermen continue to look for regulatory changes.

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This is the Mission Statement

It is our mission, as DFO employees, to deliver to Canadians the following outcomes:

• Safe and Accessible Waterways;
• Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems; and
• Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture.

In working toward these outcomes, the Department will be guided by the principles of sound scientific knowledge and effective management.

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There how are we doing with this? Does this include the sealers on the front or???

Healthy and productive Aquatic Ecosystems??? Where the departmental aquarium?

Sustainable Fisheries? Starting from what? NO cod?

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NOW SHOULD WE ALL PACK UP AND LEAVE OR WILL WE CLAIM OUR RIGHTFUL COMPENSATION. THE FUTURE OF RURAL NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR IS IN OUR HANDS AND THE ACTIONS WE TAKE!