The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is meeting with his national counterparts in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, to discuss issues crucial to the future of Canada’s fisheries.

Minister Byrne is participating in the Eastern Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers meeting today (Tuesday, August 13) and will join the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers meeting August 14-15.

Minister Byrne will raise concerns about the federal government’s demonstrated plan for mismanagement of fisheries resources, including northern cod and redfish. He will also focus on the recent call from Canada’s premiers, led by Premier Dr. Andrew Furey, for greater engagement and collaboration from the federal government regarding fisheries. Premiers recently supported Newfoundland and Labrador’s position that these fisheries should be jointly managed.

The ministers’ meetings will take place at the Delta Hotels Prince Edward, 18 Queen Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

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