QSA's Week in Fisheries (#2, 2024)
Renewal of moderate livelihood lobster fisheries; Quebec Fisheries Fund supports innovation; Cree Nation announces marine protected area agreement.
Start Date: 2024-10-12
End Date: 2024-10-18
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Renewal of Interim Understanding for Indigenous Lobster Fisheries
On October 16, 2024, Fisheries and Oceans Canada renewed an interim authorization for four Kespukwitk Mi’kmaw communities to continue their moderate livelihood lobster fisheries. This authorization enables community members to fish and sell their catch in Lobster Fishing Areas 33, 34, and 35 during commercial seasons, without increasing overall fishing effort. This initiative, supported by the Kespukwitk District Netukulimk Lobster Livelihood Fisheries Plan, is part of a broader effort to affirm Indigenous fishing rights as outlined in the Marshall decisions. The renewal is indicative of ongoing partnerships between the government and Indigenous communities to enhance participation in commercial fisheries.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']
