in celebration of oceans day,
the centre for coastal studies at simon fraser university and
the vancouver aquarium present
Canada Ocean Lecture
Who Speaks For the Oceans, and What Are They Doing About It?
May 31, 2007, 7:30 pm,
Vancouver Aquarium, GoldCorp. Ocean Theatre,
845 Avison Way,
Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
By John A. Fraser, PC, OC, OBC, CD, QC, LLD, former Speaker of the House of Commons,
former Minister of Fisheries, and currently Chair of the Pacific Salmon Forum.
A legendary advocate of ocean conservation in Canada will give a talk in celebration of Oceans Day
2007 drawing on his unique experience as both government insider and policy critic. His lecture
will describe the insights into ocean issues arising from new global sources of information and
environmental awareness. In this light, Mr Fraser will give a critical review of how Canada, as a
signatory of the UN Convention on Law of the Sea, is performing on its international and national
commitments to action and also speak to the implementation of Canada’s Oceans Act. Finally he will
show how leadership is being displayed in community-based coastal initiatives, with special attention
to British Columbia.
This lecture is free and open to the public. As seating is limited, reservations are required. To reserve
a seat email (coastals@sfu.ca) or telephone 604.291.4893 and provide the name and telephone
number for each reservation.