Judge rules contested baby eel quota transfer sparks fairness concerns

A federal judge has addressed growing discontent among commercial baby eel fishers after the Fisheries Department reallocated a significant portion of the quota to First Nations without proper consultation. Critics claim the decision undermines economic stability in a lucrative fishery and call for a review of the transfer process amid allegations of unfair treatment.


globalnews.ca / Transfer of baby eel quota to First Nations was unfair, says federal judge

The lucrative fishery has been the source of tension as prices in recent years have ranged between $3,000 and $5,000 per kilogram for the tiny eels, which are shipped to Asia.

thestar.com / Transfer of baby eel quota to First Nations was unfair, says federal judge

HALIFAX - A federal judge has ruled that the Fisheries Department failed to properly consult commercial baby eel fishers when it transferred about 14 per cent of their quota to First Nations.


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