Northern cod controversy: more than just fish

The Liberal government must honour its commitment, and reverse its decision to end the northern cod moratorium. Anything less is a betrayal of the promises made and the communities that depend on it.
Federal Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier.

WITLESS BAY, N.L.—The debate surrounding the allocation of northern cod quotas has recently ignited a storm of controversy, and for good reason. Sylvie Lapointe, president of the Atlantic Groundfish Council, claims there is "misleading information in the public domain" reg...

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