Canadian Government Lifts 32-Year Moratorium on Newfoundland Cod Fishing Amid Controversy, Premier Furey Criticizes

Jul 4, 2024, 09:13 AM

The Canadian government has lifted a 32-year moratorium on the commercial fishing of cod in Newfoundland and Labrador, sparking a mix of reactions. While some see this move as an opportunity for economic resurgence in the province, environmentalists and political observers have expressed concerns. Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey criticized the decision, calling it an 'affront' to the province and demanding greater provincial control over local resources in a letter to the federal fisheries minister. Local fishers have also voiced opposition, arguing that the commercial cod fishery should not reopen.