Salmon anglers contribute over $100 million to economy of eastern Canada By Scott Gardner
A new economic study concludes that in 2010, spending on recreational salmon fishing in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces amounted to $128 million, and provided full-time employment for thousands. The report by Gardner Pinfold Consulting Economists of Halifax, and commissioned by the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF), suggests that wild Atlantic salmon are the foundation of a crucial, sustainable and green industry. The chance to hook a wild Atlantic salmon, attracts tourists, and generates income and jobs in rural communities that are often faced with massive job loss in other sectors, such as forestry.
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