The Pacific Salmon Commission's pre-season estimate of 9.8 million returning fish went down to 5.5 million Monday, prompting environmentalists and fishers alike to express concern.
The Pacific Salmon Commission's pre-season estimate of 9.8 million returning fish went down to 5.5 million Monday, prompting environmentalists and fishers alike to express concern.
It came days after a less-conservative estimate sparked tension between U.S. and Canadian officials. Martens said the commission makes its best guesses based on test fisheries and models. The number of fish returning was still trending upward on Thursday, but had not yet peaked, she said. While Canada is happy the commission has since adopted a more "precautionary approach," he said the government is equally disappointed that sockeye runs are proving weaker than expected.
The federal government isn't offering enough transition support to fishers as the industry crumbles around them, he said. Employment insurance is inaccessible when tied to income that doesn't exist and licence fees should be reduced for financial relief, he said.
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