Fishing Licenses Driving Fishermen Into Debt | Montreal News

Fishing licenses now cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, forcing fishermen into risky financial deals where seafood buyers control their operations and catch. These “controlling agreements” turn fishermen into de facto employees, risking lives for payments and leaving little profit. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is investigating these arrangements and seeking public input to tighten rules. Fishermen are pushing for a public financing program—like those for farmers—to preserve independence as older anglers retire and the industry’s future hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/394039a7ce6461da