Federal briefing note outlines recommendation to keep cod fishery closed, but thoughts of 'political victory' reopened it

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A briefing note sent to federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier recommended against reopening Newfoundland and Labrador's commercial cod fishery. Political advisors within the minister's office argued reopening the fishery would be a political win. Lebouthillier told CBC News on Tuesday that she'll always make decisions with science and industry input in mind. Radio-Canada's Patrick Butler reports.