Lobster summit

Halifax to host lobster summit from March 26 to 27

   The lobster summit will provide an opportunity for all industry partners to discuss the key recommendations from the value recovery strategy that, if implemented, will encourage growth.

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[YARMOUTH, NS] - A lobster summit will be held March 26-27 in Halifax. Hosted by the three Maritime fisheries ministers, the Canadian Lobster Value Recovery Summit will bring together more than 200 fishermen, processors and industry experts to discuss the four key recommendations outlined in the Maritime Lobster Panel report released last Fall.

  The Lobster Council of Canada is organizing the summit with funding from the three Maritime provinces and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, which is contributing $40,000.

"It is critical that the lobster industry provide me and my fellow Maritime fisheries ministers with input to help determine the plan for adopting key aspects of the Maritime Lobster Panel report," said Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell. "I urge the industry to step forward and help us move the lobster industry into a new, brighter and sustainable future." Continue