The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has several climate change study programs. In the scientific sector, we have concerns as to the influence of the oceans on the climate and the effects of the climate on the oceans, on aquatic ecosystems and on resources. For example, we are predicting that there may no longer be any salmon in British Columbia before the end of the century. We foresee the salmon moving northward. We also have several committees, for example the Committee on Oceanography and Fisheries and, on the West Coast, the Task Force on Oceanography and Fisheries, that are studying, doing research work, making predictions and working with other departments, universities and other countries on climate change issues.
On May 8th, 2007. See this statement in context.