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The article focuses on the negotiations for the revision of the International North Pacific Fisheries Convention which might affect the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese have agreed to abstain from salmon fishing and not to fish halibut and herring unless the area was not being fully exploited by Canada and the U.S. Scientists have suggested that Japan be allowed to utilize halibut and herring areas that were left untouched by Canadian and American fishermen.

The article reports on the plan of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in Canada to make the experimental program for leasing halibut quota a permanent fixture. DFO could impose new limitations on Chinook retention to deal with Fraser River Chinook. A study by the provincial government showed that 40 percent of all the gross domestic product produced by fisheries are attributed to the recreational fishery. It mentions the importance for anglers to provide catch data to DFO.

The article explores the halibut allocation policy in Canada. The author says during the 2010 Halibut Transfer Mechanism, a senior Fisheries & Oceans Canada said that only political pressure can change the in effect policy. The British Columbia Sportfishing Coalition is committed to educate the public about the Canadian Halibut Allocation, which includes the creation of an interactive web site and writing letters to provincial and federal politicians. Recreational anglers are also collaborating in opposition of privatization of Canadian halibut resource.

The article examines issues concerning commercial fishing in Canada. A study on the efficacy of individual fishing quotas that allow for transfer of ownership found that these instruments led to more responsible, sustainable fishing practices. The impact of transferable individual fishing quotas on stocks of halibut in Canadian waters is assessed.

The article reports on the accusation of fisherman Monty Gould regarding the decision of the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to solve conservation issues. It states that the DFO closed the turbot fishery due to the increasing amounts of halibut by-catch. Accordingly, Gould has argued that turbot fishery should be opened in late July or August 2009 after the halibut fishes have migrated to shallow waters.

Reports on the accusations of the Canadian Sablefish Association against the British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries for granting salmon farmers the right to farm halibut and sablefish. Result of the freedom of information request filed by the association; Risks of disease transfer; Price range of halibut and sablefish.