I think by removing 600 licences, what it's done at minimum is that the total landings have been divided among fewer participants in the fishery who are dependent on that fishery.
On June 18th, 2013. See this statement in context.
On June 18th, 2013. See this statement in context.
Director, Resource Management, Atlantic Region, Ecosystems and Fisheries Management Sector, Department of Fisheries and Oceans
I think by removing 600 licences, what it's done at minimum is that the total landings have been divided among fewer participants in the fishery who are dependent on that fishery.
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