Senators to meet on northern fisheries

From mid-September to early November, the Senate’s standing committee on fisheries and oceans will conduct a special study on quota allocations and benefits for northern fishermen.

The committee will look at federal and territorial activities and plans for allocating quotas for turbot fishing areas, the roles and plans of various agencies in the building of an Inuit-owned and operated fishery, Inuit plans for entering the fishing industry and efforts by hunters and trappers organizations to build up their fishing efforts.

Witnesses from Nunavut, Nunavik and Ottawa will appear before the committee. To learn more about the issues and to follow the proceedings, go to www.senate-senat.ca/fish.asp.