DFO Reverses Surf Clam Award After Refusing to Re-open Flawed Process in Victory for Clearwater
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [News Analysis] by John Sackton – August 13, 2018
The Canadian Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans has withdrawn an allocation of 25% of the arctic surf clam quota from the small New Brunswick First Nation that won the award.
They have also pledged to work with existing sole license holder, Clearwater Seafoods, to ensure that the unallocated quota can be used to support income and livelihoods of plant and vessel workers this year. This is welcome news to...
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