Reconciliation that works for all in Canada’s fisheries

The principles of the Marshall decisions must be translated into into meaningful policies that respect Indigenous rights, the livelihoods of non-Indigenous fishers, social acceptability, and regional harmony.
Diane Lebouthillier
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier. In delaying action, Ottawa risks exacerbating conflicts in the Maritimes, particularly in the lucrative lobster and elver fisheries, where tensions already run high, writes Genna Carey.

For almost a quarter of a century, the Marshall decisions have stood as a landmark affirmation of First Nations' rights to access Canada's fisheries in support of a “moderate livelihood” under treaties dating back centuries. Yet, despite these rulings clearly requiring t...

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