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When was the commercial cod fishery reopened?

The Canadian government cautiously ended a moratorium on the commercial cod fishery in 2024 and set a reduced quota of 18,000 metric tons. Planners and government officials had expected the moratorium to last 2 years, but it ultimately lasted 32. The lifting of the moratorium was a tentative step toward rebuilding the fishery and revitalizing coastal communities.