Federal fisheries minister ignored DFO advice by reopening commercial cod fishery

Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier ignored the advice of staff within her department when she reopened Newfoundland and Labrador’s commercial cod fishery in June.

Federal fisheries minister ignored DFO advice by reopening commercial cod fishery
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Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier ignored the advice of staff within her department when she reopened Newfoundland and Labrador’s commercial cod fishery in June.