Acknowledgements 



I cannot begin to acknowledge all those who have contributed to this inquiry and 

 to the gathering of what is undoubtedly the most comprehensive collection of infor- 

 mation and commentary on the Pacific fisheries ever assembled. Scores of organiza- 

 tions and individuals expended great effort in preparing briefs, attending hearings 

 and responding to questions from me and others. Their enthusiastic cooperation in 

 the hearings made the process congenial as well as efl^cient. Those who followed the 

 Commission's activities, like myself, have been impressed by the high standard of 

 the briefs presented and the constructive discussion of contentious issues at our 

 hearings. 



The Department of Fisheries and Oceans prepared a series of documents for the 

 Commission; and oflficials in the Pacific regional ofl[ice and in Ottawa responded 

 with consistent helpfulness to our many requests for information. Even though it 

 generated heavy criticism of the Department, this inquiry enjoyed the patient sup- 

 port of the public officials responsible for administering Canada's fisheries policy on 

 the Pacific coast. 



A number of expert consultants assisted the Commission with particular prob- 

 lems. Mr. L. Edgeworth gave me the benefit of his exceptionally broad knowledge of 

 fisheries policy and administration in Canada. Mr. E.H. Vernon and Mr. B.A. 

 Campbell also provided information about federal, provincial and terntorial policies 

 and about other aspects of the fisheries. Dr. C.J. Walters, Dr. R. Hilbom and 

 Messrs. M.J. Staley and F. Wong assisted in investigating the condition of the fish 

 stocks and certain management problems. And I received advice from Drs. P.A. 

 Larkin, D.A. McCaughran, W.E. Ricker, R.J. Beamish and A.V. Tyler. 



Special studies were undertaken by Mr. S.P. Fuller, Dr. S.M. Jamieson, Mr. W.J. 

 Mussell, Mr. T. McDamels, Mr. W.R. McKay, Miss K.E. Neilson, Mr. D.J. Saxby, 

 Dr. R.W. Schwindt, and Dr. M.P. Shepard. For short periods, the Commission 

 borrowed personnel from the public service, including Mr. G.A. Eraser, Mr. D. 

 MacDonald and Mr. A. Barber of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and Mr. 

 F. Blasetti of the British Columbia Department of Industry and Small Business 

 Development. In the early stages of the inquiry Brigadier-General E.D. Danby 

 helped to organize the Commission's affairs and Mr. P.C. Ballem acted as legal 

 counsel. Dr. R.A. Carter edited my manuscripts. 



