Clearwater Seafoods
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Lobster giant partially owned by Indigenous bands delivering higher sales and profitsA seafood giant that is half-owned by a coalition of First Nations is reporting a leap in annual sales, as 2022 revenues rose by $71.6 million compared to the year before.CanadaMar 17
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First Nations chief calls $1-billion Clearwater deal a “generational acquisition”Membertou First Nation Chief Terry Paul said Tuesday the acquisition would create an enduring legacy for Mi'kmaq communities.EconomyNov 10, 2020
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Mi’kmaq coalition acquires 50% of Nova Scotia-based seafood giant Clearwater SeafoodsThe Mi’kmaq not only become 50 per cent owners of the company, but expect to hold Clearwater’s Canadian fishing licences.EconomyNov 9, 2020
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Clearwater Seafoods selling 2 offshore lobster licences to Membertou First Nation for $25MPreviously, Clearwater Seafoods owned all eight licences issued for Canada's offshore lobster fishery known as Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 41.EnvironmentSep 8, 2020
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Nova Scotia-based seafood giant Clearwater Seafoods explores possible saleIn a news release issued Thursday, the company says it has formed a special committee of independent directors as part of a strategic review.EconomyMar 5, 2020
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New fisheries minister explains reversal on controversial surf clam licenceThe multimillion-dollar licence awarded to the Five Nations Clam Co. was supposed to offer 25 per cent of the catch to local Indigenous communities.CanadaAug 14, 2018
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Despite outcry federal fisheries minister refuses to reverse decision on surf clam licenceDominic LeBlanc rejected calls to reverse his decision, saying he wasn't surprised there was discontent among those whose proposals failed to win approval.CanadaMar 7, 2018
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Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq to vie for licence in lucrative Arctic surf clam fisheryThirteen Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia have come together to file an application for a licence to participate in the Arctic surf clam fishery.CanadaNov 2, 2017
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Clearwater Seafoods, major seafood export company, celebrates 40 yearsClearwater Seafoods was started 40 years ago by two young entrepreneurs. Now, it is the largest holder of shellfish licenses in Canada.CanadaAug 10, 2016
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