Fisheries Minister Darin King is saying no to OCI’s proposal to ship unprocessed fish out of the province.
“The provincial government sees no other option but to reject the groundfish proposals submitted by Ocean Choice International,” King said Thursday.
“This decision is based on consideration for what is in the best interest of the people of this province.”
OCI president and CEO Martin Sullivan said it’s unfortunate the two sides couldn’t reach a deal. He said the company will now ponder its options.
“Now that we have government’s decisions on our proposals at hand, Ocean Choice International will determine the next steps for its business,” said Sullivan.
“Last fall OCI made its position on the future of the fishing sector very clear. If we are to meet consumer demands and explore new markets, we need to embrace change, a change in product offering and a change in how we do business. It's the right thing to do for a sustainable fishery in our province. The message is the same today.”
