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    Fisheries Minister says commercial capelin fishery is a recommended go

    Friday, 24 May 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    When questioned in the House of Assembly yesterday, Fisheries Minister Elvis Loveless said government does support moving ahead with a capelin fishery.

    The opposition had a chance to ask questions about the capelin fishery in the House of Assembly yesterday. Deputy opposition House Leader Craig Pardy says the fishery is a billion dollar a year industry that many people rely on. He asked about calls to close the commercial capelin fishery. Fisheries Minister Elvis Loveless responded by saying they do support moving ahead with a capelin fishery. Pardy then asked about a recent report calling for action in sealing. Loveless responded by saying  the challenges are being able to find

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