Mr.Canada Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) The Newfoundland cod fishery is about to be reopened shortly, not a moment too soon either. The economy is hard hit down east as it has been since the fishery closed in 1992, it's set to reopen very soon! Yes, the Flemish Cap will be fished for Cod once again. This must be great news for the people of N.L. An industry that once employed 40,000 people will be reopened. Eventually this will lead to employment opportunities and renewed faith in Canada's government. A government that has delivered the goods to the proud people of N.L. at a time when hope is most needed it's PM Harper and the Conservative Party that gets to deliver it. The government is choosing to reopen the fishery even though not a single Tory MP was elected in N.L. This shows the determination of the PM to get all of Canada's economy working again not just those that voted for Conservative but for all Canadians! Great job PM Harper, show the people of Canada that you meant it when you said you'll work in the interest of all Canadians! "We're starting to see signs of rebuilding," says David Balfour, head of the Canadian delegation to NAFO's annual meeting in Bergen, Norway. "We've seen (Flemish Cap cod) rebuilt and we're seeing positive signs with respect to other cod stocks. That's the good news." Story is here! Edited October 4, 2009 by Mr.Canada Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
madmax Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 Great job PM Harper, show the people of Canada that you meant it when you said you'll work in the interest of all Canadians! Mr. Canada is back in all his glory.... Quote
punked Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 The Newfoundland cod fishery is about to be reopened shortly, not a moment too soon either. The economy is hard hit down east as it has been since the fishery closed in 1992, it's set to reopen very soon!Yes, the Flemish Cap will be fished for Cod once again. This must be great news for the people of N.L. An industry that once employed 40,000 people will be reopened. Eventually this will lead to employment opportunities and renewed faith in Canada's government. A government that has delivered the goods to the proud people of N.L. at a time when hope is most needed it's PM Harper and the Conservative Party that gets to deliver it. The government is choosing to reopen the fishery even though not a single Tory MP was elected in N.L. This shows the determination of the PM to get all of Canada's economy working again not just those that voted for Conservative but for all Canadians! Great job PM Harper, show the people of Canada that you meant it when you said you'll work in the interest of all Canadians! You do know NL is now a have province with the largest off shore oil project in the world about to start right? This is great news but they aren't who they were when the fishery was closed not by a long shot. Quote
madmax Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 You do know NL is now a have province with the largest off shore oil project in the world about to start right? This is great news but they aren't who they were when the fishery was closed not by a long shot. Yes, Harper fixed Cod Fisheries in NL. Must have been all the local input from CPC MPs..... Oh yeah, there aren't ANY Quote
Mr.Canada Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Posted October 4, 2009 You do know NL is now a have province with the largest off shore oil project in the world about to start right? This is great news but they aren't who they were when the fishery was closed not by a long shot. No doubt about it. I have a couple of Newfie buddies who worked on the construction of Hibernian. They are much stronger now and this is why it's such good news from the PM. It will make the NL economy that much more diverse and that much more stronger. Albertans will be heading to NL to work if this keeps going like it is. True leadership is brought this to fruition...good, old fashioned work ethic and solid leadership. Yes, Harper fixed Cod Fisheries in NL. Must have been all the local input from CPC MPs.....Oh yeah, there aren't ANY That is what a testament it is to the organizational powers of Gail Shea, a first time MP no less. Really to the whole government team to be honest. From the PM on down to the last back bencher and their aides. It's really a team effort working for Canadians in Ottawa. No Tory MP's in NL, no problem. We'll still deliver the goods to you because we believe in one Canada and one people....we're all Canadians. It's this type of selfless work ethic that is guiding this country back on track and this type of work ethic that has placed Canada at the forefront for economic recovery and the envy of the G20. Bravo PM...Bravo. Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
jdobbin Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 Great job PM Harper He created fish! Quote
kimmy Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 He created fish! And a great amount of bread as well, from what I hear. Multitudes were fed. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
jdobbin Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 And a great amount of bread as well, from what I hear. Multitudes were fed. And then he walked across the Atlantic Ocean... no wait...parted it and created a four lane highway to Europe! Quote
msj Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) And then he walked across the Atlantic Ocean... no wait...parted it and created a four lane highway to Europe! And then put a speed limit of only 100 km/h on it. Edited October 4, 2009 by msj Quote If a believer demands that I, as a non-believer, observe his taboos in the public domain, he is not asking for my respect but for my submission. And that is incompatible with a secular democracy. Flemming Rose (Dutch journalist) My biggest takeaway from economics is that the past wasn't as good as you remember, the present isn't as bad as you think, and the future will be better than you anticipate. Morgan Housel http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2016/01/14/things-im-pretty-sure-about.aspx
Mr.Canada Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Posted October 4, 2009 We really need to start to give Harper our support for the work he has done on the economy, it's been brilliant. He deserves a majority, lets give him that majority guys and see what he can really do. If he can turn around the fishing industry just imagine what else he could turn around. Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
blueblood Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) No doubt about it. I have a couple of Newfie buddies who worked on the construction of Hibernian. They are much stronger now and this is why it's such good news from the PM. It will make the NL economy that much more diverse and that much more stronger. Albertans will be heading to NL to work if this keeps going like it is. True leadership is brought this to fruition...good, old fashioned work ethic and solid leadership.That is what a testament it is to the organizational powers of Gail Shea, a first time MP no less. Really to the whole government team to be honest. From the PM on down to the last back bencher and their aides. It's really a team effort working for Canadians in Ottawa. No Tory MP's in NL, no problem. We'll still deliver the goods to you because we believe in one Canada and one people....we're all Canadians. It's this type of selfless work ethic that is guiding this country back on track and this type of work ethic that has placed Canada at the forefront for economic recovery and the envy of the G20. Bravo PM...Bravo. As much as I don't like gov't regulations, the fishing industry in NL has to be regulated. The newfoundlanders are far too efficient of fishermen to have that industry go unregulated. How long would the season be open for, one year and then another shutdown of 18 yrs.? Fishing for wild fish has gone the way of the dinosaur, the only sustainable method of fish production is now fish farms, and even that is an industry in its infancy not to mention expensive. Bad idea, this is one place where I do give the prev. Liberal gov't credit however. Edited October 4, 2009 by blueblood Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
Mr.Canada Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Posted October 4, 2009 As much as I don't like gov't regulations, the fishing industry in NL has to be regulated. The newfoundlanders are far too efficient of fishermen to have that industry go unregulated. How long would the season be open for, one year and then another shutdown of 18 yrs.?Fishing for wild fish has gone the way of the dinosaur, the only sustainable method of fish production is now fish farms, and even that is an industry in its infancy not to mention expensive. Bad idea, this is one place where I do give the prev. Liberal gov't credit however. I agree it needs to be regulated for sure and it will be. The current quote is that it will be between 3100 and 8000 tonnes. So it appears they have thought of this, which is good news. It's not enough to simply reopen the fishery but it must be sustainable or it's just smoke and mirrors. Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
blueblood Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 I agree it needs to be regulated for sure and it will be. The current quote is that it will be between 3100 and 8000 tonnes. So it appears they have thought of this, which is good news. It's not enough to simply reopen the fishery but it must be sustainable or it's just smoke and mirrors. 4000 tonnes is the number for total cod caught annually. That is peanuts. At 50 cents a pound as quoted in the article that works out to 4.4 million dollars. 1 bloody boat is probably worth more than that, not to mention labour, and other costs associated with it. Then you have competition to worry about. The newfoundlanders are better off with the fishery closed. Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
Guest TrueMetis Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) I blame the Russian and European fishing trawlers for the collapse of fishing in NL. Edited October 4, 2009 by TrueMetis Quote
punked Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 I blame the Russian and European fishing trawlers for the collapse of fishing in NL. I blame our federal government for not being as tough on them as Iceland was. Iceland almost went to war with the UK twice over this issue. Their coast guard use to ram European ships that came into their waters to fish. Quote
Guest TrueMetis Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) I blame our federal government for not being as tough on them as Iceland was. Iceland almost went to war with the UK twice over this issue. Their coast guard use to ram European ships that came into their waters to fish. We should totally do that. Edited October 4, 2009 by TrueMetis Quote
punked Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 We should totally do that. Guess who had the same quotas we did and whos cod industry didn't collapse? It is our water. Quote
wyly Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 The Newfoundland cod fishery is about to be reopened shortly, not a moment too soon either. The economy is hard hit down east as it has been since the fishery closed in 1992, it's set to reopen very soon!Yes, the Flemish Cap will be fished for Cod once again. This must be great news for the people of N.L. An industry that once employed 40,000 people will be reopened. Eventually this will lead to employment opportunities and renewed faith in Canada's government. A government that has delivered the goods to the proud people of N.L. at a time when hope is most needed it's PM Harper and the Conservative Party that gets to deliver it. The government is choosing to reopen the fishery even though not a single Tory MP was elected in N.L. This shows the determination of the PM to get all of Canada's economy working again not just those that voted for Conservative but for all Canadians! Great job PM Harper, show the people of Canada that you meant it when you said you'll work in the interest of all Canadians! how absurd...the fishery is closed down in 1992 to save the cod and Harper gets credit for it??? he never formed a government until 2006....why don't you give him credit for inventing medicare and saving Canada in WW2 as well... Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
blueblood Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 Guess who had the same quotas we did and whos cod industry didn't collapse? It is our water. Given that the EU has a legitimate claim to the south of newfoundland and that the grand banks extend far more than our legal boundaries, that gives them a right to cod fish. And then there is the fact that only 4.4 million dollars worth of cod can be caught there per year when it opens. (how long it will be open is anyone's guess). This is a feel good measure that doesn't do anything except potentially plummet cod stocks again. Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
punked Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 Given that the EU has a legitimate claim to the south of newfoundland and that the grand banks extend far more than our legal boundaries, that gives them a right to cod fish.And then there is the fact that only 4.4 million dollars worth of cod can be caught there per year when it opens. (how long it will be open is anyone's guess). This is a feel good measure that doesn't do anything except potentially plummet cod stocks again. France has a right to that. But it was Spain taking all our cod back then in our waters. France has much interest to keep the Cod population healthy as we do. Something people forget. Quote
blueblood Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 France has a right to that. But it was Spain taking all our cod back then in our waters. France has much interest to keep the Cod population healthy as we do. Something people forget. France has bigger fish to fry. Europe already got their money out of the cod fishery and left. What does France care about having a cod fishery that is worth peanuts? Cripes I hope those 10,000 fishermen from Newfoundland don't blow their 440 dollars all at once!! Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
punked Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 France has bigger fish to fry. Europe already got their money out of the cod fishery and left. What does France care about having a cod fishery that is worth peanuts?Cripes I hope those 10,000 fishermen from Newfoundland don't blow their 440 dollars all at once!! I ma saying 10 years ago we should have protected what was ours like Iceland did. We were too busy playing nice we should have cut nets, rammed boats, and showed people we were willing to keep our water for Canadians. Quote
blueblood Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 I ma saying 10 years ago we should have protected what was ours like Iceland did. We were too busy playing nice we should have cut nets, rammed boats, and showed people we were willing to keep our water for Canadians. Ho Hum Turbot War We don't ram boats, we just snatch them. Hell they cut the nets for us. Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
Mr.Canada Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Posted October 4, 2009 I ma saying 10 years ago we should have protected what was ours like Iceland did. We were too busy playing nice we should have cut nets, rammed boats, and showed people we were willing to keep our water for Canadians. Impossible. The socialists have pretty much neutered us by brainwashing us that we must be nice to everyone and everyone from far away lands are better than ourselves. The left wingers have taught us long ago that patriotism is wrong and something that is Un-Canadian and should be reserved for hockey only. With socialists breeding it into our kids that patriotism is evil how do you expect us to be able to protect ourselves in a fistfight let alone our fishing waters. We're a society of wimps, the same thing will happen to us in the Arctic, every nation will rape Canada while the left wing is to concerned about what Europe will think of us if defend ourselves. Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
punked Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 Ho HumTurbot War We don't ram boats, we just snatch them. Hell they cut the nets for us. Too bad we didn't do this until all the Cod was gone. Iceland fought "cod wars" from the 50s-70s and know what? People stopped screwing them over. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cod_Wars Quote
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