DFO Revokes Surf Clam Decision, Will Be Reissuing New Expression of Interest

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) today announced it has cancelled the Arctic surf clam licence it had awarded to the Five Nations Clam Company in February of this year. DFO said in a press release that the reasons for the licence cancellation have been shared with the proponent and a new Arctic Surf Clam licence will not be issued in 2018. “In order to move forward on implementing enhanced access and promoting reconciliation, we will be launching a new Expression of Interest ...