By MPP Toby Barrett
Anglers, bait harvesters, and others involved in Ontario’s live bait business can provide input into the future of the industry through the online Environmental Registry until November 14.
Ontario’s bait strategy is a balancing act between reducing the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species as well as fish diseases, and the health of Ontario’s fishing and bait industries.
Ontario’s fisheries contribute more than $2.2 billion dollars to the provincial economy and create jobs equal to 41,000-person years annually. The contribution of the bait industry is also significant, with an estimated value of $23 million a year.
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