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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) says that Indigenous fishers will have to fish within established seasons.
A statement from DFO Minister Bernadette Jordan outlines how the department plans to address the concerns surrounding moderate livelihood fisheries.
In the Statement, Jordan cites the Supreme Court of Canada’s statement that treaty rights are subject to regulation as long as it is shown to be justified for conservation or public importance.
Jordan writes that they will also work with Marshall communities to develop Moderate Livelihood Fishing Plans. The plans may be unique to each community and will be authorized and licensed by DFO. She writes that they can be used ahead of reaching a Rights Reconciliation Agreement and can be long term or yearly.
Posted: Feb 22, 2021 1:15 PM AT | Last Updated: February 22
Sipekne katik First Nation launched its own fishery in 2020.(Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press)
A group representing commercial fishermen in Atlantic Canada wants to be part of the lawsuit the Sipekne katik First Nation has launched against the provincial government.
The Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance has applied for intervenor status.
Sipekne katik is challenging government restrictions on the sale of fish caught as part of its self-regulated Indigenous fishery.
In a news release announcing its intention to try to join the court action, the alliance said it supports the Indigenous right to fish and sell their catch.
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Atlantic Canadian commercial fishing industry calls for clear regulatory oversight for all fisheries
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YARMOUTH, NS, Dec. 21, 2020 /CNW/ - The Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance (UFCA), a newly formed alliance of commercial fishery stakeholders, is calling on the Government of Canada to establish clear, lasting, responsible, regulatory oversight for all fisheries – commercial, food, social, and ceremonial.
Established in Nov. 2020, the UFCA represents thousands of multi-species commercial fishermen, fishery associations, and associated businesses from across Atlantic Canada and its membership is growing. Unfortunately, regulatory uncertainty is causing anxiety and concern among fishermen and others over the long-term sustainability and prosperity of the industry, said Colin Sproul, Board Member, UFCA, and President, Bay of Fundy Inshore Fishermen s Association. It is essential that every community, association and f