Major Shift in Fisheries Thinking as Federal Parties Vie for Votes

A major political shift in fisheries thinking is taking place amongst Canada’s political parties as they compete for the coastal vote according to the survey results released today by the country’s national fishermen’s organization. “There is a recognition across the political spectrum that sustainable fisheries are not just about the ecology and economy; they are about the social values Canadians hold dearly,” Christian Brun, President of the Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters...