Jan 31, 2012 - 8:30am

The protest will continue in Westmount at the DFO office.

DFO OFFICE IN WESTMOUNT
Dear 4VN Fishers, Friends, Crew and Family members, The protest will continue in Westmount at the DFO office. We will be pushing DFO to change their minds about not increasing our quota as determined by the Atlantic Halibut Sharing Formula. It is crucial that everyone show up and lend a hand at this important time. Please pass the word and we hope and need to see you there. Best Regards, Rhonda For the Board
Feb 1, 2012 - 8am

Protest will continue at DFO in Westmount on February 1, 2012

DFO OFFICE WESTMOUNT
January 31, 2012 Dear 4VN Fishers, Friends and Family The protest at the DFO office in Westmount will continue at 8am tomorrow on Feb 1. The last two days were effective but would have been more effective if fishers from all of the communities in 4vn as well as fisheres in 4T showed up to assist in this important iniative. In other words not all of the communities were adequately represented at this event. In fact, there were no attendees representing some of the communities. We need everyone in the 4vn and 4T regions who care about this cause to show up and lend a hand so that all of the fishing communities are adequately represented. Please come out and show your support. We need your help. Also, pass the word along and bring friends and family. See you there. Rhonda For the Board Rhonda Fricker Office Administrator North of Smokey-Inverness South Fishermen's Association P.O. Box 119 Ingonish, NS B0C 1K0 Phone: (902)285-4401 Fax: (902)285-2927 Email: administration@nosfa.com web address: www.nosfa.com
Jan 30, 2012 - 8am

Protest at DFO Office in Westmount

DFO Westmount Office
Atttention all 4VN Fishers(Groundfish especially) There is another protest scheduled for Monday January 30 at 8am at the DFO office in Westmount. This is to express our objections to DFO's response to not make any changes to the Atlantic Halibut Sharing formula for our zone. I have sent the letter they mailed us earlier this week. Please come out and show your support and help us push DFO to comply with our demands. See you all there. Please bring family and friends. The more the merrier! Best Regards, Rhonda For The Board
Feb 2, 2012 - 8am

Protest will continue at DFO in Westmount

DFO OFFICE IN WESTMOUNT
On Thursday February 2, 2012 the protest at DFO in Westmount will continue at 8am. All fishers from the Gulf Region and the Scotia Fundy Region are needed to attend. Today, not many from the Gulf showed up and we ask again that you take the time from your busy schedule and support your commrades in the fishery. Also, we need more from each of the communities in Scotia Fundy to support this cause as it directly affects you as well. Any positive results from this protest will be a benefit to everyone in the future. See you there!
Feb 9, 2012 - 8:30-4

The Canadian Innovation Conversation

Delta Beauséjour, Moncton, New Brunswick
The Canadian Innovation Conversation Thursday, February 9th, 2012 Delta Beauséjour, Moncton, New Brunswick 8:30am to 4:00pm REGISTER NOW On Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at the at Delta Beauséjour in Moncton, NB; join Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) / Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) to learn more about the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program and the opportunities to do business with the Government of Canada. There is NO COST to attend this event but registration is mandatory. The Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) is a $40 million procurement program, launched as part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to promote Canada’s economic growth as announced in Budget 2010. These events will provide the opportunity for companies to showcase their innovative goods and services to federal departments, as well as allow federal departments to share information on their operations and priorities, and any challenges or needs they are experiencing in program delivery. Highlights of the morning sessions include federal government representatives sharing information on the products, goods and services required to deliver their programs. Agenda*: 8:30 – 9:00am Registration 9:00 – 9:55am Welcome & Introduction to Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) Presented by: Office of Small and Medium Enterprises 9:55 - 10:15am Refreshment Break 10:15 - 11:45am The Canadian Innovation Conversation Major Thomas A. Batty Officer Commanding Army Learning Support Center (ALSC) Tactics School, Combat Training Centre National Defence Chris Prowse BDO, Defence Research & Development Canada Atlantic Jean-Claude Vautour Hydrographics, Public Works and Government Services Canada (Additional Presenters to be announced) 11:45 - 12:00pm Doing Business with Government Presented by: Public Works and Government Services Canada 12:00 – 1:00pm Break (Lunch on your own) 1:00 – 4:00pm Networking Meetings** Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Canada Business Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) National Research Council (NRC) Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) * Agenda may be subject to change. **Attendees may register for afternoon networking meetings with federal department representatives on site. Registration for networking meetings will be on a first come, first serve basis and meetings will be for 15 minutes in duration. Further instructions will be provided on the morning of the event. The official source for information on the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program is www.buyandsell.gc.ca/innovation. For more information on these upcoming events, please contact eSource Event Registration Limited via email: CICP@eSourceEvent.com or 902.445.4846 Please forward this invitation to all contacts you feel this may be of interest.
Feb 29, 2012 - 10am-3

Fixed Gear Advisory Committee Meeting

Class of '47 Boardroom, Marine House
This is to advise of a FGAC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 29th. Please mark your calendar and advise of any items you would like to have on the agenda. Regards, Verna
Feb 28, 2012 - 9:30am

Scotia-Fundy Large Pelagics Advisory Committee(SFLPAC)

Class of 47 Boardroom, Marine House, 176 Portland St., Dartmouth, NS.
.O. Box 1035 Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4T3 Scotia-Fundy Large Pelagics Advisory Committee (SFLPAC) Dear SFLPAC Member or Observer: RE: Notice of SFLPAC Meeting The Scotia-Fundy Large Pelagic Advisory Committee (SFLPAC) annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Class of 47 Boardroom, Marine House, 176 Portland St., Dartmouth, NS. I have attached a draft agenda and a copy of the minutes from the 2011 meeting for your review. If members have additional items they wish to have discussed they can be submitted anytime prior to the meeting. An amended agenda will be sent out the week prior to the meeting and will be finalized at the meeting. Science presentations and agenda items of an interregional nature will be dealt with at the Atlantic Large Pelagic Advisory Committee (ALPAC) meeting tentatively scheduled for late March. I would also appreciate if you could please also confirm your attendance no later than Friday, February 24. Please note, we will continue with the 2005 decision whereby spokespersons at the meeting table will be limited to representatives from the Scotia-Fundy Sector of the Maritimes Region. Representatives from other Regions are welcome to attend as observers. I will be out of the office between January 9th and February 17th but during that period if you have questions you may contact Laura Hussey at (902) 426-7531 or by email at Laura.Hussey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca. I look forward to seeing you all there. Yours sincerely, Michael Eagles Senior Advisor, Large Pelagics Phone: (902) 426-8981 Email: Michael.Eagles@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Mar 20, 2012 - 9am

Atlantic Large Pelagic Advisory Committee meeting

Lord Nelson Hotel -details to be annnounced
Atlantic Large Pelagic Advisory Committee meeting to be held in Halifax at the Lord Nelson Hotel, on March 20 & 21, 2012. A meeting of the Atlantic Large Pelagics Advisory Committee is scheduled for March 20 & 21,2012, in the Imperial Ballroom, at the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites, Halifax, N.S. The meeting will begin at 9:00 on March 20 and will conclude March 21 by 14:OO. We will begin with bluefin tuna before proceeding with discussions on swordfish and sharks. I will be providing you with a draft agenda A limited number of rooms have been reserved ($109.00 per night) at the Lord Nelson, under the name of "Fisheries and Oceans" nights of March 19 and 20,20 1 1. Please make 20 mars 201 2. calling the hotel directly at (902) 423-5 130 Chairman I President ALPAC I CCGPPA Ottawa, Canada
Mar 21, 2012 - 9am=2

Atlantic Large Pelagic Advisory Committee meeting

Lord Nelson Hotel -details to be annnounced
A meeting of the Atlantic Large Pelagics Advisory Committee is scheduled for March 20 & 21,2012, in the Imperial Ballroom, at the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites, Halifax, N.S. The meeting will begin at 9:00 on March 20 and will conclude March 2 1 by 14:OO. We will begin with bluefin tuna before proceeding with discussions on swordfish and sharks. I will be providing you with a draft agenda A limited number of rooms have been reserved ($109.00 per night) at the Lord Nelson, under the name of "Fisheries and Oceans" nights of March 19 and 20,20 1 1. Please make 20 mars 201 2. calling the hotel directly at (902) 423-5 130 Chairman I President ALPAC I CCGPPA Ottawa, Canada
Mar 14, 2912 - 10am=3

Scotia Fundy Groundfish Advisory Committee Meeting

Class of '47 Boardroom, Marine House
This is to advise of a SFGAC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 14th. Please mark your calendar and advise of any items you would like to have on the agenda. Regards, Verna