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Released: 23 December, 1999

Dhaliwal Appoints New MemberTo Conservation Council

December 23, 1999

OTTAWA -- Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced the appointment of a new member to the Fisheries Resource Conservation Council (FRCC) as well as the re-appointments of other members, effective January 1^st, 2000.

Appointed to the Council is Mr. William Broderick of St. BrendanÂ's, Newfoundland.
Mr. Broderick has been appointed for a term of three years. Re-appointed are Fred Woodman and Jean-Claude Brêthes for terms of two years. Also re-appointed are Edward McAlduff and Frank Hennessey for terms of one year.

"I welcome William Broderick as the newest member of the FRCC. IÂ'm confident that his wealth of expertise and experience in the East Coast fisheries will be a valuable contribution to the Council," said Mr. Dhaliwal. "I also wish to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Fred Woodman, Jean-Claude Brêthes, Edward McAlduff and Frank Hennessey on their re-appointment to the FRCC. Their commitment to conservation will continue to be valuable assets to the Council."

The FRCC was created in 1993 to form a partnership between scientific and academic expertise, and all sectors of the fishing industry. Together, Council members make public recommendations to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans on such issues as total allowable catches and other conservation measures for the Atlantic fishery. The Council is responsible for advising the Minister on Canada's position with respect to straddling and transboundary stocks under the jurisdiction of international bodies such as the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO). The Council also provides advice in the areas of scientific research and assessment priorities.

"I would also like to thank the outgoing member, Mr. Trevor Taylor, for contributing his time and expertise to the FRCC."

Members of the FRCC are chosen on merit and standing in the East Coast community. Science members are drawn from government departments, universities or international posts, and represent an appropriate mix of disciplines. Industry members are knowledgeable about fishing and the fishing industry, and understand the operational and economic impacts of conservation decisions.

For further information on members or general information on the FRCC, visit its website at www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/frcc

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