Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled
  Whereas:
  
    
      Local fishing revenues in the Port Renfrew region have plummeted from $26 million to $16.5 million, risking the future of our businesses and tourism;
    
    
      Chinook salmon stocks are at decade-high levels, raising questions on the need for current restrictions;
    
    
      Current restrictions are being arbitrarily imposed for unsubstantiated, ideological reasons;  
    
    
      Late announcements of fishing openings make it extremely difficult to book guests and fishermen to fit the limited access available;
    
    
      Last-minute regulatory changes harm businesses, highlighting the need for guidelines to be established well in advance; and
    
    
      Current fishing restrictions and closures in Area 21 and 20-1, have devastated the economy of the Port Renfrew area.
    
  
  
    We, the undersigned, residents of Port Renfrew and members of the BC Recreational Fishing Association, call upon the Government of Canada to take immediate action regarding salmon fishing restrictions, and closures that threaten our fishing economy.