Nova Scotia Lifts Seafood Licensing Moratorium to Boost Sector Growth

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 11:20 am

Nova Scotia is set to end long-standing licensing moratoriums on seafood buyers and processors starting in early August. The move is designed to invigorate the seafood economy by diversifying markets and encouraging investment, as industry stakeholders cheer the easing of restrictions that previously kept new market entrants at bay.

globalnews.ca / Nova Scotia to lift licensing moratorium for buyers and processors in seafood sector

Nova Scotia will lift two long-standing moratoriums on new seafood buyer and processor licenses starting August. The move aims to boost the economy and diversify markets.

thestar.com / Nova Scotia to lift licensing moratorium for buyers and processors in seafood sector

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia is lifting two long-standing moratoriums on new seafood buyer and processor licences starting Aug. 1.

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