redhen Posted April 26, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Globe&Mail story here. Sealer and Native groups tried to get the EU ban on seal products lifted, and lost. It's a dying industry that's propped up by the government. "More than 70,000 seals were slaughtered in 2012 and another 76,000 have been killed so far this season after $5-million in industry loans from the Newfoundland and Labrador government. The Fisheries Department says the hunt employs about 6,000 people on a part-time basis, but the economic impact is difficult to gauge." Hmm. "Federal Fisheries Minister Keith Ashfield declined a request for an interview Thursday, but his office issued a statement saying Ottawa will defend the “traditional, sustainable and humane northern harvest.” Why? Because it's a 300 year old tradition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xYlvax Posted April 26, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I am glad they aren't lifting the ban.. They can get jobs in the Canadian military. Oh wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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