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In 1992, Canada's cod moratorium put 30,000 Newfoundlanders out of work; 32 years later, crab and shrimp have replaced cod and doubled the catch's value

Canada's 1992 cod fishery closure devastated Newfoundland's economy, displacing 30,000. While crab and shrimp filled the void, leading to stable industry revenue, the number of fishing ports, boats, and workers plummeted by over 70%. Despite cod's recent limited return, a full recovery remains unlikely due to ecological factors. This shift…

The Times of India · Jun 20

The trauma caused by resettlement in Newfoundland and Labrador must be acknowledged

Between 1954 and 1975, 30,000 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians resettled from hundreds of remote communities to larger towns. The relocations were part of a plan by the provincial and federal governments to move people to areas with better economic opportunities, social amenities and improved educational facilities.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023