British Columbia: Federal Government Must Respect The Aboriginal Right To Fish

British Columbia: Federal Government Must Respect The Aboriginal Right To Fish   On February 15, 2011, Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, issued a public statement regarding the Pacific halibut fishery. The Minister's statement focussed on the challenges of allocation of the Pacific halibut fishery between commercial fishermen and recreational harvesters.   The BC Assembly of First Nations, First Nations Summit and Union of BC Indian Chiefs have requested an immediate meeting with...

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