Former MP for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa, Robert Sopuck is newly appointed to chair the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund Committee.
New appointments to the Fish Enhancement Subcommittee are Todd Yakielashek (Swan River) and Jim MacMillan (Dauphin).
Returning appointments to the Wildlife Enhancement Subcommittee are Aaron Goethe (Swan River) and Barry Sadlowski (St. Andrews).
“The subcommittees of the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund (FWEF) provide critical input to proposals that are submitted to receive support under the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund,” said Pedersen. “The board relies heavily on the expertise of the subcommittees and I’m confident the individuals being appointed today will provide the insight needed to move enhancement initiatives forward.”
The FWEF Committee and its subcommittees are established to deliberate on funding proposals for fish and wildlife enhancement and provide recommendations to the minister of agriculture and resource development.
Each subcommittee, one for fish and one for wildlife, must review all proposals for enhancement initiatives that seek financial assistance from FWEF and recommend initiatives for funding.
The minister also noted these appointments support the Manitoba government’s efforts to continue to refresh the agencies, boards and commissions of the province, ensuring Manitobans continue to be represented in these important positions by highly qualified and enthusiastic individuals.
ABOUT the appointees
An MP for two terms, Robert (Bob) Sopuck (chair) was a member of the Standing Committee for Environment and Sustainable Development, and the Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. He has a bachelor of science from the University of Manitoba and a master of science from Cornell University. He was named International Legislator of the Year by the Safari Club International, awarded the Outdoor Heritage Award from the Manitoba Wildlife Federation and the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Past President’s Award.
Todd Yakielashek is President of Swan Valley Sport Fishing Enhancement Inc. He is also the area forest manager for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation.
Jim MacMillan has served as a member to the Community Futures Parkland board of directors and member at large to the Community Economic Development Board. He is the manager of the Dauphin Co-op Cardlock and Bulk Fuel Station.
