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Canada-France negotiations over snow crab quotas and EEZ

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 13

The latest in this situation

  1. France proposed snow crab fishery, leading to high-level talks and Thompson defending Canadian rights.
  2. Discussions involving Global Affairs Canada and Joanne Thompson detail the required consultation on crab licenses.
  3. Macron pledged an exploratory snow crab license while French diplomats engaged in negotiations regarding Canadian fishing agreements.
  4. Macron pledged an exploratory crab license off the N.L. coast, amid MP accusations regarding the crab issue.
  5. Macron's proposal impacts Canadian waters as discussions with Global Affairs Canada focus on snow crab quotas and EEZ.

How it started

France Proposes Snow Crab Quota in Waters Near Canadian EEZ

2 reports, 2 independent, last reported Oct 13. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Emmanuel Macron announced plans to issue an exploratory snow crab license to ASPM Océan SAS, a company based in St. Pierre and Miquelon. This license could allow for the annual harvest of up to 1,500 tonnes of snow crab over five years. The proposed harvesting area is in NAFO area 3NO, outside Canada’s 200-nautical mile limit.

From saltwire.com

Why it matters

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The proposal is opposed by Canada because the fishing would take place in waters controlled by Canada. This dispute strains the traditionally close relationship between Canada and the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon.

From saltwire.com

Who's involved

  • Emmanuel MacronPresident of France who pledged the exploratory snow crab license.
  • Global Affairs CanadaCanadian government agency that discussed the proposal with France.
  • Mark CarneyCanadian Prime Minister who met with Emmanuel Macron during his visit.

How it developed

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  1. France proposed snow crab fishery, leading to high-level talks and Thompson defending Canadian rights.1 source
  2. Macron pledged an exploratory crab license off the N.L. coast, amid MP accusations regarding the crab issue.Sub-event
  3. Macron discusses proposal impacting Canadian waters regarding snow crab quotas and EEZ with Global Affairs Canada.1 source

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