Joint Technical Committee

Working together with Fraser Salmon Management Council to Restore Fraser Salmon

What is the JTC?


The Purpose of the JTC is to transparently and collaboratively review, examine and assess data and information related to Fraser Salmon and provide advice and recommendations to the FSMB on items relating to the Annual Work Plan. Advice and recommendations are to be supported by consensus where possible. However, alternatives are described when consensus cannot be reached.

How Does the JTC Work?


The FSMB JTC is a Tier 2 group of designated technical staff that are intended to support the Fraser Salmon Management Board and the Executive to find solutions to make consensus decisions that support the collaborative Governance and Management and conservation of Fraser Salmon at the migratory route scale. The JTC is directed by the Fraser Salmon Management Board and guided by an Annual Work Plan that is reviewed and approved by the FSMB. The FSMB provides the JTC with management direction, including identification of technical issues, questions and management evaluation frameworks.

The Board’s role is outlined in the 2019 FSCMA, in the FSMB Terms of Reference and in a growing body of protocols and procedures which FSMB has been working to develop. The board holds formal monthly meeting, with additional focused work conducted at task group meetings in between.

FSMB’s work is supported by the Joint Technical Committee, which consists of 5 DFO and 5 FSMC reps. The DFO and FSMC JTC co-chairs attend monthly FSMB meetings, as do DFO and FSMC support staff who assist in implementing FSMB decisions.

Upcoming JTC Meeting Schedule

Please also see the Events & Meetings Page

The JTC Meets regularly. Please visit the Events & Meetings Page for the date and time of next meeting!

Who Sits on the JTC?

Equal number of representatives appointed by FSMC and DFO. Currently, there are Four FSMC technical members and Four DFO technical members. Participation is funded through the FSMB. There are two co-chairs, one from each of the FSMC and DFO.

Chair/Co-Chair Aidan Fisher

FSMC Mid Fraser

Shamus Curtis

FSMC Upper Fraser

Nicole Fredrickson,
FSMC Island & Marine Approach

Michael Staley
FSMC Lower Fraser

Marc Labelle

FSMC Mid Fraser

Chair/Co-Chair Brittany Jenewein, DFO

Madeline Thomson, DFO

Anna Potapova, DFO

Kaitlyn Dionne, DFO

Maxime Veilleux, DFO

Key JTC Communications

As projects and the annual planning process progress, the JTC Releases Key Communications