DFO warns Canadian fishers about participating in French halibut fishery

DFO warns Canadian fishers about participating in French halibut fishery

Source: CBC News

6/28/2024

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The federal government is warning Canadian fishers that they could face penalties up to the loss of licences if they participate in activities that threaten the conservation and management of Atlantic halibut stocks.

The declaration comes at a time when tensions remain high between Canada and France over fishing for the valuable groundfish species.

Atlantic halibut

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