British Columbia: Federal Aquaculture Licences Infringe First Nations' Title And Rights

British Columbia: Federal Aquaculture Licences Infringe First Nations' Title And Rights   The issuance of aquaculture licenses on December 18, 2010 without meaningful First Nation consultation was a clear infringement on the rights and title of many B.C. First Nations. Since the B.C. Supreme Court Morton decision on February 9, 2009, the First Nation Fisheries Council (FNFC) has been working with DFO in an attempt to increase the opportunities for B.C. First Nations to contribute to, and...

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