A statement from Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier's office said the minister reached the decision after listening to feedback from stakeholders in recent weeks.
A statement from Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier’s office said the minister reached the decision after listening to feedback from stakeholders in consultations held by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in recent weeks.
Global News has viewed both the October and December letters, as well as a breakdown of the quota redistribution plan included with the December letter.Under the proposal, 27 per cent of the total Maritime catch of about 10,000 kilograms would have shifted to 120 people who had been working for the licensees. A further 1.5 per cent of the lucrative catch would go to 30 harvesters of adult eels.
The Association of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs said Thursday they’re pursuing a model in which the Indigenous quota would be spread across a number of communities. Elver fishers previously told Global News they felt their concerns about quota redistribution were being ignored by the government.
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