Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find out more information on the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI)?
- What is the purpose of Let's Talk Pacific Salmon?
- How do I engage on Let's Talk Pacific Salmon?
- Do I need to register to use Let's Talk Pacific Salmon?
- Once I register, how will I know when and how I can engage?
- Is personal information collected?
- What stage is the PSSI in and when will it be complete?
Where can I find out more information on the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI)?
To learn more about the PSSI, please visit the PSSI homepage Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (dfo-mpo.gc.ca)
What is the purpose of Let's Talk Pacific Salmon?
Let's Talk Pacific Salmon helps Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to engage with the public and targeted groups on various PSSI projects. The feedback we receive will be shared with DFO decision makers to help inform project implementation.
Let's Talk Pacific Salmon will not replace targeted engagement with First Nations, Indigenous organizations, other partners, and key stakeholders; however, the platform can be used to support targeted engagement. Additionally, public engagement is not limited to this platform.
How to do I engage on Let's Talk Pacific Salmon?
Let's Talk Pacific Salmon is set up with a homepage and project pages. The homepage provides general information, acting as a central hub for you to view current, upcoming and past PSSI-related projects. Project pages are where you can engage on specific elements of the PSSI as they arise. You may engage on as many open projects as you wish. We look forward to hearing your views.
DFO recommends that you register to get the most out of this engagement experience; we do not collect identifiable personal information. You can register at the Let's Talk Pacific Salmon homepage or on a project specific page. You only need to register once.
Once I register, how will I know when and how I can engage?
You can subscribe to specific projects using the Follow Project widget to receive updates via email.
Project pages tell you when and how to engage through Let's Talk Pacific Salmon. View the project page you are interested in to see the engagement lifecycle, key dates, project FAQ and engagement opportunities such as surveys, polls and forums. Also, read the PSSI Update to stay up to date on key PSSI activities.
Additionally, follow DFO on social media to learn more about the PSSI and engagement opportunities.
Is personal information collected?
No identifiable personal information is collected. Please see the privacy policy for more information. DFO recommends that you choose a username that is non-identifiable and that you do not post personal information on this platform.
What stage is the PSSI in and when will it be complete?
The PSSI was launched through Ministerial announcements on June 8, 2021 and June 29, 2021. Early engagement with First Nations, Indigenous organizations, partners, and key stakeholders began soon after.
The PSSI is a long-term strategy and implementation is anticipated to last for at least 2-3 salmon cycles (10-15 years). PSSI actions over this timeline are expected to stem the decline of priority Pacific salmon populations.