Fisheries Development: $1.9 million in 99/00 — $2.3 million to date
The federal government is continuing to provide funds to develop
sustainable and viable new fishing opportunities for underutilized
species, expansion of existing but under-utilized fisheries, by

increasing the value of these fisheries, and by developing new
aquaculture opportunities.

@ Funding for the Fisheries Development Program was augmented
and extended for two more years to 2002.

@ All new and emerging fisheries must meet stringent guidelines to
ensure that conservation will not be compromised.

@ Work is currently underway on four pilot fisheries: Neon Flying
Squid, Sardines, Mackerel and Deep-water Tanner Crab.

@ Other species under consideration are undergoing a rigorous
scientific review process before being considered for an
experimental pilot.

Salmon Licence Fee Remission:

$1.8 million in 99/00, program concluded

In December, 1999 a one-time only remission of $1.8
million was paid to 1,644 salmon vessel owners of record
who were significantly affected by the closures in the Fraser
River sockeye salmon fishery in 1999.

Tourism Promotion and Awareness Campaign:

$1 million in 99/00 — $4.8 million to date

Fisheries and Oceans Canada continues to work with the
Canadian Tourism Commission, the Sport Fishing Institute
and Tourism BC on a tourism and marketing campaign
aimed at encouraging recreational fishermen to come to
British Columbia and countering the negative perception that
“the coast is closed.” This includes promoting conservation-based and
selective recreational fishing at international trade shows, print
advertising and public awareness programs.