Aquaculture Governance Questionnaire

Introductory Questions

The introductory questions below are meant to gather initial feedback and opinions on those interested in aquaculture policy and regulation. This engagement and governance review is a commitment of The Way Forward on Aquaculture.

1. I am answering these questions as a(n):

Member of the public

Proponent of a past or current project requiring an environmental assessment

Consultant or environmental assessment practitioner

Academic

Member of an environmental organization

Member of a community organization

Member of a social, health, or cultural organization

Member of an industry association, aquaculture operation business interest group

Municipality

Other

If other, please specify:

2. I am located in:

If other, please specify:

3. I am familiar with the aquaculture industry in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Agree

Neither agree or disagree

Disagree

Don't know

4. I am associated with the following aspect(s) of the aquaculture industry (select all that apply):

If other, please specify:

5. I think that the aquaculture policy and regulatory environment needs to be:

Updated

Updated, but significant changes are not needed

Kept as it currently is, no changes are necessary

Unsure

6. The Government role in aquaculture should be the following:

Regulator

Investor

Both

Other

If other, please specify:

7. With The Way Forward targets to significantly increase both the finfish and shellfish sectors over the next several years, where should the Provincial Government increase its current level of resources:

If other, please specify:

9. Do you agree that the socioeconomic benefits of aquaculture are beneficial to all of Newfoundland and Labrador? Socioeconomic benefits include but are not limited to; promoting community well-being, social well-being, community sustainability, etc.