July 2009 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 13.
Canadian Commercial Fishing News
Minister Shea announces 2009 fisheries Southern Gulf cod (4TVn) market conditions created by the global re- mand for their products due to the global
management decisions for the Gulf of St. There will be no directed commercial cession. recession. Available only during this particu-
Lawrence fishery for southern Gulf cod (4TVn) in 2009. “Our government stands on the side of larly difficult year, eligible lobster-dependent
16 June A TAC of 300t has been set for by-catch, affected fishers and families whose liveli- fishers will be compensated for a portion of
OTTAWA – The Honourable Gail Shea, Fed- Aboriginal and recreational fisheries and hoods depend on the lobster industry,” said their lost income caused by reduced land-
eral Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, an- scientific surveys. The decision to close the Minister Shea. “The circumstances affecting ings.
nounced a number of management measures fishery was based on the most recent scien- the lobster industry are unique and lobster The announcement by the Minister also
including northern and southern Gulf Cod tific assessment, which shows that this cod fishers had nothing to do with the collapse in invests $50 million in Atlantic Lobster
and sharing arrangements for Group B Gulf stock is at a historically low level and is lobster prices. All they want is the chance to Sustainability Measures to support those in
Shrimp. continuing to decline. continue making an honest living doing the the industry who develop and implement
“Today’s announcements reflect our Impact of seal predation on southern Gulf cod job they love. These short term measures will long-term sustainability plans. This includes
Government’s commitment to ensuring the The department’s most recent peer-re- allow us to work with the industry to ensure a $15 million allocation specifically for those
long-term economic viability and viewed scientific assessment indicated that a sustainable, self-reliant and flexible lobster who work in low-income areas and have expe-
sustainability of fisheries in the Gulf,” said grey seal predation appears to be a signifi- sector for years to come.” rienced significant losses due to chronically
Minister Shea. “These measures are aimed at cant component of the very high mortality Communities in Nova Scotia, New low lobster landings.
rebuilding stocks and increasing fairness rates of cod in the southern Gulf. Based on Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, New- “This program will allow the industry to
and stability for fishers from across the re- these findings, Minister Shea has directed foundland & Labrador and Quebec will ben- modernize and emerge from the current eco-
gion this year and for seasons to come.” the department to ensure the targeted re- efit from today’s announcement. nomic crisis on a sound footing for future
Minister Shea announced the following moval of grey seals that are preying on south- $15 million will be provided for Short- generations,” said Minister Shea. “Most of
management measures for the Gulf of St. ern Gulf cod as part of its conservation ap- Term Transitional Contributions that will these measures were recommended during
Lawrence: Closure of the directed commercial proach. The science assessment is available assist qualified low-income harvesters se-
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fishery for southern Gulf cod; A Total Allow- at:
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/CSAS/Csas/ verely harmed by the collapse in market de-
able Catch of 7,000 tonnes for northern Gulf Publications/SAR-AS/2009/
cod; Direction by the Minister to the depart- 2009_007_e.htm
ment to ensure the targeted removal of grey Gulf Shrimp – Group B
seals; and Stabilization for the 2010 fishing For 2009, an allocation of 15% was pre-
season of a permanent allocation for the viously announced for the Group B Gulf
Group B Gulf shrimp fleet of 13.5% shrimp fleet. Beginning in the 2010 fishing
“By taking these steps now to address season, a permanent allocation of 13.5% for
the health of cod stocks, we are protecting the the Group B Gulf shrimp fleet will be intro-
future of the Gulf fishery. This is the right duced. The stabilization of this sharing ar-
thing to do,” said Minister Shea. rangement will support the rationalization
Canada’s Economic Action Plan also plans of both the groundfish and traditional
provides a range of measures to assist re- shrimp fleets, and improve the ability of fish-
source dependent communities during this ers to make business planning decisions.
difficult time by improving access to credit for
harvesters, processors and buyers, as well as Harper Government Delivers Support to
improvements to many small craft harbours Fishers and Families in the Atlantic
and significant investments in the Coast Lobster Industry
Guard. 10 June
OTTAWA – Fishers and their families who
2009 Gulf of St. Lawrence Fisheries have been hit by the global collapse in lobster
Management Decisions prices will receive targeted short term sup-
16 June port to make ends meet while working on
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of ensuring a sustainable and viable lobster
DownEast Lobstermen's
Fisheries and Oceans, announces a number industry in the future. Minister of Fisheries
management decisions affecting the follow- and Oceans, Gail Shea announced that the
Association
ing fisheries in the Gulf of St. Lawrence: Harper Government will make a $65 million
Northern Gulf cod (3Pn4RS) investment to help fishers in the Atlantic
The 2009 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) lobster industry adapt to the extraordinary
"By the Fishermen - for the Fishermen"
for northern Gulf cod will remain at 7,000t.
This decision took into account scientific
information and input from the fishing indus-
try.
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