Did the TFIP initiative aid in the governments overall sustainable development strategy?
The TFIP initiative and the $44 million short-term local economic development projects by ACOA and CED-Q were part of the government’s response to the short-term needs of fishers and fish plant workers affected by the fishery closures. Expanded opportunities for seals and shrimp were to assist individuals whose livelihood depended on the fisheries. At the same time, the groundwork was created with the provincial governments and community stakeholders on options for long-term sustainable development for fishing communities. Evaluating whether the TFIP initiative aids in the government’s overall sustainable development strategy is complicated by the fact that HRSDC had no input into the closure of the cod and crab fisheries. However, the initiative does assist those affected by the fishery closures and can, therefore, be seen as having an important role in the government’s overall sustainable development strategy.
