The monopoly that has controlled the sale of fish in Manitoba since 1969 will soon be cast aside by the Pallister government.
Making good on a campaign promise to give fishers more options when it comes to selling their catch, the government announced Tuesday it will withdraw its participation in the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corp.
"Our government will be pursuing consultation with all affected partners including the federal government, the commercial fishing industry as well as indigenous and Métis fishers from all regions of the province," provincial Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox in a news release. "This collaborative approach will ensure that Manitoba fishers have a seat at the table as we make progress on delivering marketing choice."
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