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e-4831 (Fisheries)
E-petition
Initiated by Mathieu Martin from Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec
Original language of petition: French
Petition to the Government of Canada
Whereas:
- The successful reintroduction of striped bass into the St. Lawrence has resulted in an abundant and stable population;
- The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) does not assign a status to the current population;
- The extension of the COSEWIC assessment creates an inconsistency between its current assessment and the legal status assigned to striped bass;
- Delays in updating COSEWIC recommendations lead to a loss of confidence in Canada’s species-at-risk designation process;
- Biodiversity conservation is essential, and responsible fisheries management can coexist with species protection; and
- Allowing striped bass fishing in the St. Lawrence River and the Saguenay River will help support local communities and sport fishers while ensuring the sustainable management of this resource.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to take immediate action to reassess and update the fishing status of striped bass in the St. Lawrence River and Saguenay River, based on current scientific data.
- Open for signature
- February 27, 2024, at 3:31 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- May 27, 2024, at 3:31 p.m. (EDT)
