Clearwater, the Mi’kmaq Coalition, and E’sukutimkewey welcome DFO decision to provide predictability to the Arctic Surf Clam fishery

HALIFAX, NS, March 16, 2022 /CNW/ – Clearwater, the Mi’kmaq Coalition, and E’sukutimkewey jointly welcome the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) decision to formally cancel the Expression of Interest process for a new offshore clam licence. Minister Murray’s decision supports collaboration between indigenous communities, stability for hundreds of fishers and plant workers, and certainty for the 14 Mi’kmaq communities party to the Landmark Agreement. Ian Smith, CEO of Clearwater Seafoods said, “I welcome this decision on behalf of the 450 employees working in the clam business. It provides certainty for the livelihoods of fishers and plant workers as well as recognizing Clearwater’s Mi’kmaq ownership and the Landmark Agreement.”