Fisheries department officials warn that any destruction of gear or interference with a lawful food, social and ceremonial fishery could result in fines up to $100,000
The federal Fisheries Department issued a reminder on Monday that First Nations have the right to fish for certain limited purposes outside federally regulated fishing seasons, adding that hefty fines await those who prevent them from exercising that right.
Some Indigenous-run fisheries have led to tensions over the past two years, as non-Indigenous commercial fishers have complained that the fisheries are operating without proper licensing or threatening the health of fish stocks. The Sipekne’katik food, social and ceremonial lobster fishery is expected to begin operating later this month.
“We have a number of tactics we can use such as on-water inspections of fishing vessels and gear such as lobster traps, inspections on the wharf of vessels and gear, and inspections of holding facilities or processing plants,” Kerr said.
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