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OCI urging quick resolution to issues in fishery

January 6, 2012

Ocean Choice International remains committed to addressing required change in the fishing industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, its CEO, Martin Sullivan, said today. The company is deeply disappointed, however, in the provincial government’s public remarks today that call into question the company’s credibility as a significant employer in the fishing industry in the province.

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OCI defends credibility, outlines cooperation; seeks answer to proposals before government

January 9, 2012

Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International, said today his company has been very cooperative with the provincial government regarding the current proposals on flatfish and redfish, and he was disappointed to hear government make comments to the contrary late last week.

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OCI sets the record straight on the export of fish species; says giveaways not on the table

January 17, 2012

Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International (OCI), today clarified information provided in recent days by the head of the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW), Earle McCurdy, on the export of fish product from Newfoundland and Labrador.

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OCI comments on Government’s response to proposals on yellowtail and redfish; says change in fishing industry still required

February 9, 2012

Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International (OCI), responded to Government’s decision on the company’s proposals to lift exemptions on the processing of yellowtail and redfish late today saying it’s unfortunate the two parties were unable to reach agreement.

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OCI ready for meaningful discussion with FFAW

March 16, 2012

Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International, said today the company remains committed to returning to the table to resolve the labour impasse associated with the Newfoundland Lynx, and to finalize negotiations for all outstanding labour contracts between the company and the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW).

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Tentative Agreement reached between Ocean Choice and FFAW for Newfoundland Lynx

April 14, 2012

Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International, said today the company has reached a tentative agreement with the Fish, Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) involving the crew of the Newfoundland Lynx.

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Agreement reached between Ocean Choice and FFAW for Newfoundland Lynx

April 15, 2012

Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International, said today the company is extremely pleased that we have reached a satisfactory collective agreement after a lengthy period of discussion.

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