Elver Fishery
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Fisheries minister leaning toward suspending this year’s Maritime baby eel fisheryCanada's fisheries minister says she wants to shut down this year's lucrative baby eel fishery with only weeks to go before the season opens in the Maritimes.EnvironmentFeb 13
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Federal government declines comment on First Nations elver quota court rulingJustice Elizabeth Walker said the quota transfer was “fair and reasonable'' given the broad discretion the fisheries minister has to manage Canadian fisheries.CanadaSep 5, 2023
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Federal Court rules 2022 elver quota transfer to First Nations fair and reasonableThe Federal Court has rejected an attempt to overturn Ottawa's decision in 2022 to reallocate part of the lucrative elver fishery quota to First Nations.CanadaSep 1, 2023
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Federal government extends closure of baby eel fishery in the MaritimesOfficials also say the department will initiate a “comprehensive review” of the elver fishery in order to ensure its long-term stable management and the conservation of the stock.EnvironmentMay 30, 2023
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Long-running study on baby eels cancelled amid unlicensed, chaotic fishingThe federal government closed the fishery for baby eels in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for 45 days on April 15 after reports of poaching and of violence among fishers.CanadaMay 11, 2023
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Officers seize $500,000 worth of baby eels outside Halifax amid fishery closureThe federal Fisheries Department says it has seized 113 kilograms of baby eels worth about $500,000 during a recent inspection.CanadaMay 8, 2023
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Federal minister defends enforcement since baby eel fishery closure in the MaritimesOn Thursday, Joyce Murray's office responded to allegations that her department isn't doing enough to stop poachers from harming lucrative baby eel fisheries.CanadaMay 4, 2023
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Photos capture alleged illegal fishing of baby eels in N.S. despite moratoriumThe federal Fisheries Department closed the elver fishery for 45 days starting April 15 because of alleged poaching and reports of violence among baby eel fishers.CanadaApr 25, 2023
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N.S. company goes to court over federal closure of lucrative eel fisheryThe federal Fisheries Department closed the elver fishery in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for 45 days last weekend to conserve the stock from poachers.CanadaApr 20, 2023
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