From the back cover: In this book, Donald Patton identifies key opportunities for Canadian firms and provides estimates of potential markets for shipbuilders, electronics firms, and manufacturers of hardware, winches, fish-processing equipment and nets. Examples are cited of successful Canadian firms aleady moving into these markets. Equally important for the future is manpower training to qualify residents of the region for the skilled jobs created in the fishery. This book reviews the training programs now operating in the four Atlantic provinces and offers specific proposals for strengthening this activity.

"This document will look at conflicts between treaty provisions and domestic legislation, taking as its example the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). It will begin with a discussion of the procedure for ratifying treaties and passing legislation and will conclude with an explanation of the basic principles of implementing and interpreting treaties and laws"--Introduction.

This policy document provides fishermen, companies, and other interested Canadians with a clear, consistent statement of Fisheries and Oceans policy respecting the registration of commercial fishermen and vessels, and the issuance of fishing licences to persons in Eastern Canada. The policy document also provides objectives against which the approriateness and effectiveness of specific policy measures can be evaluated. The document covers the legislative background and licensing objectives; the general policy framework; vessel replacement rules for vessels less than 19.8m (65') length; appeal process and procedures; amendment procedures; and terminology used.

Economic policy regulations, Canada - transport, telecommunications, agricultural sector, environmental protection, occupational health and occupational safety, employment, agricultural marketing, fisherys, etc. Recommendations. Graphs and references.

Co-published by: National Research Council of Canada.