Commission of Inquiry Into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River

Some documents related to the Cohen Commission are available to First Nations only. To gain access, please contact us to obtain your login and password for the website.

Background Information - [www.cohencommission.ca/en/Backgrounders.php]

Conduct of Canadian Public Inquiries and the Cohen Commission - [Download PDF]

This document by Brad M. Caldwell of the Vancouver law firm Caldwell & Co. provides some general info about operations of commissions of inquiry, with specific reference to the Cohen Commission.

Flood of applicants seek standing at probe into decline of Fraser River salmon - [Click here]

A story by Mark Hume published in the April 16, 2010 issue of the Globe and Mail. Judge accommodates fewer than half of the 50 applicants who requested standing before the Commission.

Cohen Commission Discussion Paper - [Click here]

Discussion paper released by the Cohen Commission on June 3, 2010. Outlines the issues that the Commission plans to investigate as part of their inquiry into the decline of sockeye salmon.

Briefing Note to FN Summit (November 30, 2011) - [Download PDF]

Briefing Note Regarding: Cohen Commission Discussion Paper - [Download PDF]

A briefing note prepared by First Nations Fisheries Council staff reviewing the June 3 Cohen Commission Discussion Paper (First Nations access only).

Cohen Commission - First Nations Priorities - [Download PDF]

A list of common issues and themes prepared by the First Nations Fisheries Council staff and reviewed at a First Nations strategic planning session on June 11 (First Nations access only).

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Evidentiary Hearings 2010:

The public hearing segment of the Cohen Commission of Inquiry has now concluded. The Commission has turned its attention to a series of evidentiary hearings. 

Hearings will be held Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm each day. Hearings are open to the public and will be held at the Federal Court (Vancouver) at 701 West Georgia Street, 8th floor. [Map]

The hearings will cover a broad spectrum of issues, including the Wild Salmon Policy (November 29 to December 3), the Aboriginal World View (December 13 to 15), Harvest Management, Commercial Fishing, and Aboriginal Fishing (March or April 2011).

Evidentiary Hearings Schedule - [www.cohencommission.ca/en/schedule]

Cohen Commission website - [www.cohencommission.ca]

Cohen Commission in the News - [Fish in the News]