The first chartered meeting of the Fisheries seafood Roundtable yesterday morning was directly focused on U.S imposed tariffs. Byrne says the meeting went very well, given the tensions related to consequences of the tariffs.
Fisheries Minister Gerry Byrne says the first day of roundtable discussions was very productive and successful. The first chartered meeting of the Fisheries seafood Roundtable yesterday morning was directly focused on U.S imposed tariffs. Byrne says the meeting went very well, given the tensions related to consequences of the tariffs.
Byrne says while these challenges are on pause with a 30 day reprieve, the threat remains and is real. He says plans will be developed as a result of this gathering but they will also be working with federal government.
Byrne says the focus is also on exploring existing Canadian markets that may exist. He says the roundtable has a message form the industry that must be heard.
25 representatives from the seafood sector attended Wednesday’s roundtable. The group also penned the federal fisheries minister skiing the snow crab fishery be started March 15th instead of April 1st.
Power outages affecting North Shore of Bay of Islands, Gallants area
TCH near Flat Bay Junction is now partially open following a motor vehicle accident
Donations being accepted at Staples until August 27th as part of their “Stuff the Backpacks” annual event
Major cabinet shuffle today and Humber-Gros Morne MHA Mike Goosney has a new role
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a holiday this year for employees with the city of Corner Brook
