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In response to the closure of the
local FPI Fish Plant on November 19, 2004 steps have been
taken to address the immediate needs of the community as well as explore
the long term sustainable options available for the processing sector in
Harbour Breton.
The Town of Harbour Breton and its Economic Development Committee
prepared and submitted, to HRSDC, a proposal to establish an IAS
Committee to undertake the steps necessary to
®
develop of a credible business plan that will identify a feasible and
sustainable operation plan for the FPI processing facility,
® develop
a human resources strategy to ensure the skilled labour force remains
intact during the interim,
® develop,
present and champion the rationale regarding securing a quota for the
Connaigre Region,
® identify
the local raw material currently being landed in the region and an
indication of what percentage could realistically be secured for the
Harbour Breton operation, and
® negotiated
commitment for financial assistance from stakeholder groups including,
but not limited to Fishery Products International, the Provincial and
Federal Governments, and other financing institutions.
The main funding for the operation of this IAS Committee is being
provided by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, with
additional funds being provided by Fishery Products International
and the Provincial Department of Innovation Trade and Rural
Development.
As of JANUARY 31, 2005 the IAS Committee has officially been in
operation.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The IAS committee has representation from a variety of Government
Departments, the Town, EDC, FFAW and FPI.
CHAIR
Mr. Dave Vardy, who
has extensive experience in relation to fisheries issues in his former
position as Deputy Minister of Fisheries and other senior posts with the
Province, has been appointed to Chair the IAS Committee.
Other Members Include
- Don Stewart, Mayor Town of Harbour Breton
- Baxter House, Development Officer, Town of Harbour Breton
- John Vallis, Chair, Economic Development Committee
- Mildred Skinner, Inshore Fish Harvesters - FFAW
- Eric Day, President Local FFAW
- Greg Pretty, FFAW
- Tracey Perry, Executive Director, Coast of Bays Corporation
- Nelson Higdon / Brian Delaney, Dept. Fisheries & Aquaculture
- Percy Farwell, Innovation Trade and Rural Development
- Bernard Hoffe, Human Resources, Labour and Employment
- Gerald Anderson, Marine Institute
- Geoff Kelly, College of the North Atlantic
- Ray Andrews, FPI
- Max Grandy and Jim Davies, DFO
- Rick Comerford / John Kennedy, ACOA
- Clyde Bonnell, HRSDC
- Bob Smart / Baxter Rose, Municipal and Provincial Affairs
Funding was also provided to hire a full time Research Coordinator to
assist the IAS Committee and coordinate the committee's activities.
For more information regarding the IAS Committee please contact:
Bill Carter
Research Coordinator, Harbour Breton IAS Committee
PO. Box 130, Harbour Breton, NL, A0H 1P0
(709) 885-2309, Fax (709) 885-2095
or by email at
ias@harbourbreton.com
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