Unfortunately, large shrimp come from Asia or elsewhere, and we usually don't import large shrimp from Europe.
We are trying to improve the market here in Canada, and imposing a tariff on shrimp imports really does not help Canadian fishermen.
On November 21st, 2006. See this statement in context.
November 21st, 2006 / 12:10 p.m.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Unfortunately, large shrimp come from Asia or elsewhere, and we usually don't import large shrimp from Europe.
We are trying to improve the market here in Canada, and imposing a tariff on shrimp imports really does not help Canadian fishermen.
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