Canada court dismisses attempt to block reopening of Northern cod fishery

The Federal Court of Canada has ruled against a challenge by the Fish, Food & Allied Workers union to delay the resumption of commercial cod fishing off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador province.

Canadian Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Diane Lebouthillier announced the decision to re-establish a commercial Northern cod fishery in June.
Canadian Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Diane Lebouthillier announced the decision to re-establish a commercial Northern cod fishery in June.Photo: Diane Lebouthillier