QSA's Week in Fisheries (#1, 2024)
Cod fishery reopening sparks debate; Indigenous Fisheries Fund introduced; Great Lakes management discussed; $1M fine for effluent discharge; Fisheries Act review halted.
Start Date: 2024-10-05
End Date: 2024-10-11
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Cod Fishery Reopening Sparks Sustainability Debate
The House of Commons FOPO committee discussed the reopening of the cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. Concerns from the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union focused on risks to cod stock rebuilding and economic stability. The decision to allocate 6% for offshore fishing faced opposition. Criticisms also arose regarding the federal government's lack of updated research on cod distribution. Dr. George Rose questioned the revised stock limit reference point, suggesting it was influenced by untested data. The discussion called for effective management to ensure the long-term viability of fisheries.
Sources: ['Transcripts: parlvu.parl.gc.ca']
