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Oceans must take centre stage in nation-building projects

We are a maritime nation, and it is vital that oceans feature prominently in our nation-building in ways that benefit the entire country.

Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson should demonstrate global leadership in France this week at the United Nations Ocean Conference, write Derek Armitage and Trevor Swerdfager.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

BY DEREK ARMITAGE, TREVOR SWERDFAGER

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