Organization Profile - North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization

North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization

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Minister Responsible

Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

Appointment Provisions

Each nation which is party to the Convention establishing the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization may appoint not more than three representatives to the Council and not more than three representatives to the regional Commissions of which it is a member. Canada is a member of the North American Commission and the West Greenland Commission.

Remuneration

Commissioner

  • Fixed by GiC: Position;
    per diem ($200 - $250)

Appointments

Appt/Expiry
Date
NASCO Council 
Canadian Representative 
Bliss, Douglas George
Sackville, New Brunswick
During Pleasure (Interpretation Act)
2022-06-23
McLean, Carl
North West River, Newfoundland and Labrador
During Pleasure (Interpretation Act)
2014-03-01
2023-10-17
1 Vacant Position
North American Commission 
Commissioners 
Bliss, Douglas George
Sackville, New Brunswick
During Pleasure (Interpretation Act)
2022-06-23
McLean, Carl
North West River, Newfoundland and Labrador
During Pleasure (Interpretation Act)
2014-03-01
2023-10-17
1 Vacant Position
West Greenland Commission 
Commissioners 
Bliss, Douglas George
Sackville, New Brunswick
During Pleasure (Interpretation Act)
2022-06-23
McLean, Carl
North West River, Newfoundland and Labrador
During Pleasure (Interpretation Act)
2014-03-01
2023-10-17
1 Vacant Position
Total vacancies:3