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  • Judge overrules minister’s decision to open herring fishery

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    Proposed Grey Whale Management Plan posted on SARA Public Registry April 16, 2010 12:53:23 Posted By Trish Hall The Proposed Management Plan for the Eastern Pacific Grey Whale has been posted on the Species at Risk Public Registry for its 60-day comment period. Please note that the comment period ends on June 14, 2010.  The…

  • MCC Salmon Committee Visits Ottawa

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    MCC feedback on the 2025/26 salmon IFMP

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