date:Apr 17, 2014
As a result, the number of traps being fished by active fishermen decreased by roughly 10,000 and 68 licences were retired across the province, representing an additional 18,500 traps.
The final results of this programme were accomplished at the end of March when the industry group LFA 26A Restructuring Inc. retired the licences it had committed to retire under ALSM.
Given the uncertainty of these last few years, Im proud our Government has been there for lobster fishermen and their families.