In response to members of the ARPFNB publicly posting correspondence to us on this website I think a condensed version of our position is in order:
FACT: There is no exclusion clause for Forest Technicians and Technologists in Bill 22. It was there and the ARPFNB removed it.
FACT: A broad range of Stakeholders were identified and agreed to by both Executives of the NBFTA and ARPFNB in 2009/2010. Letters of support were requested from these Stakeholders, none were received. Some letters of rejection were received.
That is what led to the NBFTA rejecting Bill 22.
At the end of the day the Stakeholders have overwhelmingly rejected Right to Practice in its current form.
FACT: As noted in the letter (previous feed on this website), the ARPFNB work committee voted to amend the Act to insert an exclusion clause for forest technicians and technologists. We are all volunteers working in this effort, with full time jobs in other areas. The exclusion clause WILL BE in the Act when it passes.
FACT: All stakeholders in NB with any interest in forestry were contacted with respect to this legislation. Please read the letter posted on the previous feed where I address this concern.
FACT: The NBFTA has failed to identify one single stakeholder in the province who has not been contacted, or offered the chance to comment.
FACT: NO letters of rejection were received. Two letters expressing concern were received, and these concerns have been addressed.