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Fishing in British Columbia => Fishing-related Issues & News => Topic started by: scuntor on September 19, 2011, 03:27:20 PM

Title: Fraser Institute and Aquaculture
Post by: scuntor on September 19, 2011, 03:27:20 PM

Just got a brochure at work for a free teacher workshop called "Fish Tales". Sounds great until you see it is presented by the Fraser Institute and that "Teachers will be shown how to use economic principles to help students understand such issues as the over harvesting of wild salmon and the growth of aquaculture using economic principles."
As if a good lesson on the benefits of salmon farming isn't enough, Chris Sporer, commercial rep, will be there to talk about the halibut fishery in BC. I'm sure the lineup of teachers waiting to sign up for something sponsored by the Fraser Institute will be short.

Check it out at this link:
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/events-multimedia/eventdisplay.aspx?id=17884

I think this is one free workshop I will skip. Or maybe I should go and ask some questions ;)

Title: Re: Fraser Institute and Aquaculture
Post by: StillAqua on September 19, 2011, 07:48:47 PM

Try to register as "Alex Morton" and see if it's suddenly full!  ;D

Title: Re: Fraser Institute and Aquaculture
Post by: scuntor on September 19, 2011, 08:40:32 PM

I'm really not sure who will go to this. It is on a Wednesday during school hours. Seems pretty weird.

Title: Re: Fraser Institute and Aquaculture
Post by: troutbreath on September 20, 2011, 07:17:47 AM

Here's the most likely one sided infomercial that "doktor Sporer" will be spewing

 http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/Y2684E/y2684e23.htm

It's all good news that they gave the commercial guy's full rein over the quota's. Also seem that a small grtoup seem to be influencing the whole process and giving DFO stats on how well everything is going. DFO seems to be acting on that information alone.

Title: Re: Fraser Institute and Aquaculture
Post by: Sandy on September 20, 2011, 10:43:46 AM

what's the word that comes to mind Neo..Neo.....













....ah yes, Neo Liberalisism at the extreme. kneel down and worship a picture of Maggie T. every morning.

Title: Re: Fraser Institute and Aquaculture
Post by: skaha on September 20, 2011, 04:43:22 PM

-If I was in the area... given the free tuition..I would go
-We need teachers... not preachers.
-The contrary view should always be shown.. obviously dependent upon the age and maturity of the students..

Title: Re: Fraser Institute and Aquaculture
Post by: Sandy on September 20, 2011, 07:19:56 PM

Quote from: skaha on September 20, 2011, 04:43:22 PM

-If I was in the area... given the free tuition..I would go
-We need teachers... not preachers.
-The contrary view should always be shown.. obviously dependent upon the age and maturity of the students..

sorry, was subjected to enough sermons from pastor walker at so called business lunches in the eighties. less taxes ,especially for business, no social net, especially if it means tax dollars.
This is not the eighteenth century, people matter. 

Title: Re: Fraser Institute and Aquaculture
Post by: skaha on September 21, 2011, 10:16:42 PM

-- I am sure I would feel more at home in the halls of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives than the Fraser Institute but do not believe either is correct all the time.

Title: Re: Fraser Institute and Aquaculture
Post by: Sandy on September 22, 2011, 12:46:02 PM

Skaha , I agree.

"Pastor Walker" is tongue in cheek. Away from "policy" have met him socially several times and they are really nice folks. He instilled" hard work in what ever you do "will be a major part of success in his kids. one of whom worked for me. Policies aside, I liked him, and as you eluded to and my own belief is that, somewhere in the middle is usually fair.