Why is commercial fishing a more important industry in Canada than its employment
numbers would suggest it should be?

the Canadian fishing industry exports over 75% of the products harvested and processed in Canada. Therfore, Fishing is a global industry, and of key importance to Canada.

about the Commercial,

It provides a large quantity of food to many countries around the world, but those who practice it as an industry must often pursue fish far into the ocean under adverse conditions.

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the proximity of water was an advantage to western europe and its culture was able to flourish as a result. trade and travel by sea were easier and safer in historical times.

1. there are no mountains to protect it from the sea

2. and its has wet cool summers and wet, mild winters.