Rights and Agreements

2007-2011 Smelt Fishery Eastern New Brunswick Area – Gulf Region

Information on the Integrated Smelt Fishery Management Plan.

Source: Government of Canada; Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

Aboriginal Fishery Strategy (AFS)

The AFS seeks to provide for the effective management and regulation of the aboriginal fishery and ensures that the aboriginal right to fish is respected,

Source: New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council

First Nation Participation in Commercial Fisheries Following the Marshall Decision

To address the Marshall decision, Fisheries and Oceans Canada set out to negotiate interim fishing agreements that would give First Nations the opportunity to succeed in the commercial fishery.

Source: Government of Canada; Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

Fishing

Indepth look at native fishing in the Maritimes that includes the court case itself and the efforts to reach a deal with the different parties.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

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