Rebuilding Canada’s fisheries for climate and economic security

Oceana Canada’s analysis shows that by applying existing science-based law and policy, the number of healthy fish populations in Canada could rise from 35 per cent to nearly 80 per cent within a decade—delivering long-term stability and economic growth within our lifetime.
Joanne Thompson
Joanne Thompson became fisheries minister in March, and was tapped to keep the post in May. Last year’s quota increase for northern cod comes at a cost to the long-term health of the fishery, writes Josh Laughren.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new government has an opportunity—so far overlooked—to deliver on multiple priorities: economic development, climate resilience, food security, and sustainable, healthy coastal communities. The key lies in rebuilding the abundance of our wi...

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