France considers snow crab quota for St. Pierre and Miquelon

France is considering issuing an exploratory license for a 1,500-tonne snow crab quota to a harvesting company based in St. Pierre and Miquelon. This move has caused tension between Canadian politicians and harvesters, who are expressing concern over the plan being considered without Canadian permission.

The proposal has created a period of friction in the relationship between Canada and the French islands located off the southern coast of Newfoundland.