e-4831 (Fisheries)
Original language of petition: French
Petition to the Government of Canada
- 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.
- Open for signature
- February 27, 2024, at 3:31 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- May 27, 2024, at 3:31 p.m. (EDT)