Fishing Rights

• Manitoba Métis leader wins battle over fishing ticket as charge is stayed

  The Crown has stayed proceedings against Manitoba Métis Federation president David Chartrand, who was given a ticket alleging he was fishing without a licence.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2024
  
• New fisheries report raises hope for Indigenous communities, but angers industry

  There are concerns the report titled 'Peace on the Water' is stoking anger in communities where lobster is a livelihood.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2022
  
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• Ottawa issues reminder and warning about First Nations fishing rights

  The Indigenous-run fisheries have led to tensions on the water over the past two years.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2022
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• Listuguj First Nation signs 5-year fisheries agreement with Ottawa

  An Indigenous community in eastern Quebec has signed a five-year agreement with Ottawa to develop a collaborative approach to governing the band's fisheries.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2021