Federal fisheries management is in advanced discussions with a major private sector player as the industry experiences a significant wave of consolidation. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is reportedly negotiating with the Baldwin Group, a move that could reshape how Canada’s historically fragmented fishing sector is structured. With multiple smaller operators merging or being acquired, observers suggest this could mark a turning point for an industry long characterized by independent operators. The talks come amid broader shifts in how fisheries resources are managed and allocated across the country.
DFO Management in advanced talks with Baldwin Group as historically fragmented industry undergoes wave of consolidation
