Research Document 1997/114
Management activities for the Groundfish sector in 1996 Scotia-Fundy sector, Maritimes region
By C. Annand and J. Hansen
Abstract
The regulations and policies under which groundfish are fished in Division 4VWX and Subarea 5 in 1996 are described for each fleet sector and the major changes are documented.
Increased access fees and a new licensing policy were introduced in 1996. Licence fees for ITQ and EA fisheries were based on a fee per tonne of quota, because each licencee has a quota which he is entitled to fish while competitive fisheries are charged a flat fee. Licence policy reforms were introduced to reduce capacity, improve commercial viability, and prevent future growth by establishing "core" fishing enterprises.
Changes to the Fisheries Act are anticipated in 1997 which will modernize the Act and recognize the role of the fishing industry and other stakeholders in the day to day operation of the fishery. The Coastal Fisheries Protection Act will be incorporated into the Fisheries Act so that all vessels fishing in Canadian waters will operate under a single integrated legislative framework.
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