Feds look to expand lobster market

By Brion Robinson and www.globalnews.ca

Brion Robinson/ Global News

    MONCTON – The federal fisheries minister says expanding markets to Asia and Europe is crucial to improving lobster prices for Maritime fishermen.
“As we all know, the supply has risen over the last number of years so we need to create more demand,” said Gail Shea.
   “There’s significant opportunity with the European Union Trade Agreement and with the new trade agreement with Korea.”

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   Shea made the comments at the 37th Annual Convention of the Maritime Fishermen’s Union in Moncton Sunday afternoon.

 
She attended the Convention to talk about her government’s Economic Action Plan for 2014 and how it relates to the Atlantic fishing industry.

    Record catches have been driving lobster prices down and fishermen say prices are so low they can’t make a living.

Their frustration has led to protests and blockades around New Brunswick.
The union’s executive secretary, Christian Brun, is hoping this year will be better.Continue