On
November 23, 2005 Geoff Regan, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), along
with his provincial counterparts from New Brunswick, Newfoundland and
Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec released a
federal-provincial strategy for the rebuilding of Atlantic cod stocks. In
2003, three federal-provincial Cod Action Teams were established for
Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec and the Maritimes (New Brunswick, Nova
Scotia and PEI). The primary objective of these
teams was to develop rebuilding strategies for Atlantic cod stocks. Each Cod
Action Team undertook consultations with a variety of stakeholders,
including industry, Aboriginal communities, academics, environmental groups
and local interests to develop these long-term strategies. These rebuilding
strategies will provide the necessary groundwork for effective rebuilding
efforts for Atlantic cod stocks.
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