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Title:

Redfish Emerging / Exploratory Fishery

Agreement Number:

2122-CN-000001

Agreement Value:

$750,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

A three-year project to conduct a multi-year exploratory offshore fishery for redfish in Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Division 0. The multi-year exploratory is required to determine if redfish are present in commercially harvestable concentrations.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

If the data is compelling, these reports will be used to support the development of conservation harvesting plans as well as apply for commercial quotas.

Location:

IQALUIT, Nunavut, CA X0A 0H0

Reference Number:

0780-2021-2022-Qrt1-0000011

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Operating Name:

QIKIQTAALUK CORPORATION

Recipient's Legal Name:

QIKIQTAALUK CORPORATION

Federal Riding Name:

Nunavut

Federal Riding Number:

62001

Program:

Community Readiness Opportunities Planning

Program Purpose:

To improve the economic development capacity of Aboriginal communities and increase economic development in the three territories.