2005 seal hunt march 2005
The Canadian seal hunt is a sustainable, economically viable activity based on sound conservation principles.  Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the federal department responsible for managing the seal hunt, introduced a three-year management plan in 2003.  DFO sets quotas at levels that ensure the health and abundance of seal herds.  Many factors are considered in establishing quotas.  The Government of Canada respects an individual’s choice to support or oppose the seal hunt.  We encourage people to form their opinions based on the facts. Technical Briefing on the Harp Seal Hunt in Atlantic Canada March 22, 2005   Commentary by the Honourable Geoff Regan - Canada’s Seal Hunt: Beyond the Rhetoric March 17, 2005 - Ottawa, Ontario   Commentary by the Honourable Geoff Regan - The Science Behind the Seal Hunt March 11, 2005 - Ottawa, Ontario   Atlantic Canada Seal Hunt Myths and Realities other Understanding Seals & Sealing in Canada