Federal Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc is standing by his controversial decision to award a surf clam quota worth millions of dollars to an unknown coalition of First Nations that has partnered with Premium Seafoods in Arichat, N.S.
The surf clam quota was taken from Halifax-based Clearwater Seafoods, which has held a monopoly for decades. The award is part of the federal government's effort at reconciliation with First Nations.
Clearwater had partnered with all 13 Nova Scotia First Nations in its bid.
The surf clam quota was taken from Halifax-based Clearwater Seafoods, which has held a monopoly for decades. The award is part of the federal government's effort at reconciliation with First Nations.
Clearwater had partnered with all 13 Nova Scotia First Nations in its bid.
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