Canadian fish union leader demands government reverse its decision to reopen distressed Northern cod fishery

A decision to reopen a long-closed fishery has ignited a heated debate among harvesters in Newfoundland.

Greg Pretty with FFAW Unifor wants the Canadian government to keep what he says is its promise for cod allocations in NL. — Greg Pretty with FFAW Unifor wants the Canadian government to keep what he says is its promise for cod allocations in NL.Photo: FFAW/Unifor

Rachel Sapin

Correspondent

Published 3 July 2024, 19:42Updated 5 July 2024, 14:20

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