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Fishing for Justice: First Nations Take on the Feds

Vedica Singh by Vedica Singh
March 23, 2023
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Fishing for Justice: First Nations Take on the Feds
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The First Nations have taken the Federal government to the court. In a world where even fish have lawyers, it seems that the battle between B.C. First Nations and a salmon farming company have gone to court. The issue of open-net salmon farming in Canada is a complex one that requires careful consideration of both environmental and economic concerns.

Two B.C. First Nations and a British Columbia salmon farmer company are going to court to challenge the federal government’s decision not to renew the licence for its open-net farms off Vancouver Island.

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The court battle between B.C. First Nations and a salmon farming company has been ongoing since 2018. The First Nations have taken this matter to the Federal court in pursuit of the recognition of their right to self–determination and to protect their traditional territories. The dispute is focused on the federal government‘s decision not to renew the licence for open–net salmon farms off Vancouver Island.

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The First Nations argue that the decision has infringed upon their rights as Indigenous peoples and has affected their traditional territories. The First Nations are also concerned about the environmental impacts that open–net salmon farms can have, such as potential fish diseases, habitat destruction, and the spread of parasites. They are also worried about the potential impact that salmon farming can have on wild salmon stocks, which can be reduced by the presence of farmed salmon and the spread of diseases.

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The affected parties are taking the matter seriously and pursuing legal channels to resolve their differences. The lawsuit says the federal government failed to respect Indigenous rights to self-determination.

Let’s hope that this court battle doesn’t turn into a fish fight. After all, Canadians want to enjoy their salmon without feeling like they’re part of a legal drama.

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