Quinte Fishing

Hi all,
I'm not a big political pundit, who has time? There's too many fish to catch. However, a subject I think is near and dear to most of our hearts is protection of our natural resources. Before you vote on Thursday, please go to http://www.ocoa.ca/, scroll down to the link saying PC's, Liberals, NDP respond to..... and read the responses by the three main political parties to the plight on our esteemed Conservation Officers. The responses from the NDP and Liberals are direct responses to the questions, and the Conservatives responded with the cover letter. No one is telling you how to vote, but let the responses speak for themselves. Make an informed choice on Thursday and get out and vote.

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Tight lines to all.

Let's try that link again http://www.ocoa.ca/

Weedman,
Thanks for posting that. I took a moment and read it. Boogles the mind sometimes how our CO's can be effective with the cuts that have been made.

I enjoyed reading this and encourage all to get as much information as possible. That said, I am extremely biased and want only the best single person from any talent pool to lead the proverbial "MNR pack". I am not interested in many things that perhaps one should be, but I am extremely interested and aware of many things relating to the business and politics, dynamics of the outdoors.

I surmise from the wording and questions, etc., that this was put together by OPSEU. The credibility of the this org. and the tactics it has been known to employ is suspect on a good day. To be taken on a more serious note, this needs to have been answered by Gerry O. Ernie is simply the leader and cannot be expected to answer about an area that he has little knowledge about.

This cannot be taken seriously in the form presented by the OCOA in this form.
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I do not apologize for my bias and believe fully that in order for the job to be done to the utmost optimu, possible results, that officers need more resources in all shapes and form. This will not happen with the current crew at the helm in MNR/OPSEU (yes it is indeed a twisted abomination).

Taking it a step further, all of MNR needs to be revamped in a way that would make both OPSEU and senior MNR leadership (Cam and company) cringe to the core. New ways of doing business from the top down, is a tall order with all too many obstacles to be overcome without some serious personnel, policy change. I do not believe that any serious revision will be seen in the forseeable future.

My make believe vote goes for Gerry. He is at least interested in the porfolio and has taken some small steps in the right direction. Change at this time will be a step back (again I am biased and look at what any potential leader or party can do for the outdoors, given the current and possible upcoming conditions).

Think before you vote.......and always do as much research as possible. I had to be devils advocate on this one.....it just stood out like a sore thumb when I saw how it was presented.
ODG

ODG,
I have to disagree with you on Gerry O. This is the same guy who appointed a Bay of Quinte Fishery Advisory committee almost 2 YEARS after their own report generated from public consultation identified the need for one. The public clearly asked for it immediately. He was busy else where... The same guy, when he finally got around to selecting the committee, totally ignored selecting local representation (despite his promise to do so)and opted to select friends. Around here that committee is perceived as a joke (nothing personal to those on the committee I know)
The following is a quote from an article in the local paper dated June6th/02
In an interview with The Intelligencer Tuesday from Queen's Park, Ouellette confirmed that his ministry is working to appoint a new local advisory council comprised of anglers, charter companies and other parties with an interest in the Quinte walleye fishery. "

Today Earnie P gets my vote.

I liked your rebuttal regarding Gerry. Very true, and perhaps, just perhaps from the election results I have had reported.....lol....Parsons might be a consideration for the MNR portfolio. That would or could indeed be a good thing for the BOQ.

I will patiently watch the next few months and hope that it brings good things in the way of personnel to administer Ontario's outdoors. It is good to see varying opinions.
ODG

Very good to bring this certain topic of discussion to light in front of certain darkened eyes weedman. Seriously.
Keep up the good work brother(s).
p.s. Perhaps, in maybe my own eyes,(but likely not)
Ernie Isn't the man...
As from my previous: dealings/meetings/conversations.
You have to remember..-he is.. "a POLITICIAN."(a yes man
in other words.) Don't get me started.
-But...............................,
"Who Else?," is there? You Know what I'm saying?...Of course, "we all do." If this guy is at least showing the slightest interest in our walleye issues....and moves ahead to the next stage in his political career.., well, let's just say.., he will tell two friends..and they will tell two friends and so on and so on..and maybe down the road he'll tell an avid outdoorsman who gives a @$% who also happens to be a Politician as well, with big sinkers, who maybe will start the fire. Listen, I am not a fan of politicians at all.
But, like i said before...we have to try every angle possible!
"Advisory Council...What A CROCK!"(IT WAS ALL POLITICAL AS WELL, BY THE WAY)

Yours in Castration, nlol

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yours in conversation.,
Todd