(VCR101)VANCOUVER, Dec. 12--John Fryer, (right) chairman of a federal-provincial review panel on the Mifflin plan answers reporter's question as provincial representative on the panel, Bill Lafeaux-Valentine (left) listens in during news conference in Vancouver Thursday. The panel issued a report offering 23 recommendations to assist B.C. coastal communities and individuals affected by the Mifflin fleet downsizing. (CPPhoto)l996(stf-chuck stoody)ces