Mr. Speaker, DFO was pleased to offer support to the nomination of Dr. Richard, Dick, Beamish to the Order of Canada. Dr. Beamish has contributed substantially to fisheries science and Canada both in his various roles in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and through his promotion of science in general.
Two of Dr. Beamish's very significant contributions include the discovery of acid rain and his innovative work relating climate change to fish reproduction. Acid rain is of concern to many countries in the world and Dr. Beamish's pioneering work has heightened awareness of this problem.
Many nations are now moving to reduce the factors contributing to acid rain. Climate change also impacts on many aspects of our lives including the production of fish in our streams, lakes and oceans.