Yes, that's correct.
Indeed, during those consultations, the majority of views expressed—certainly not from environmental groups, which wouldn't be expected, but from the harvesting sector—were very much in line with an increase in the quotas.
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October 7th, 2024 / 11:40 a.m.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Programs Sector, Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Yes, that's correct.
Indeed, during those consultations, the majority of views expressed—certainly not from environmental groups, which wouldn't be expected, but from the harvesting sector—were very much in line with an increase in the quotas.
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