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January 23, 2025
Alex Mills
Director
Save Miramichi Salmon Inc.
alex.mills@millswaterlaw.ca
Alex,
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns regarding the Miramichi Atlantic salmon population. As you indicate, the federal government’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is the lead on this issue, however Minister Herron and our Department of Natural Resources will need to play an important role. He and his team are actively working on this file, and I want to assure you that it is a priority for the department.
Our government is sadly aware of the declining counts and understands that this issue will require a robust response. We will need to work collaboratively, not only alongside DFO but with outfitters, conservationists, and First Nations communities.
We are eager for the Atlantic Salmon Strategy to be released by the federal government and have requested to meet with them as soon as possible to discuss the plan. Atlantic salmon is important to the province’s heritage, culture and outfitting industry and I appreciate the passion Save Miramichi Salmon Inc. brings to this issue.
Thank you again for writing to me on this important topic.
With gratitude,
Susan Holt
Premier
c.c. Hon. John Herron, Minister of Natural Resources