The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and commercial fishers want an independent review of the health and sustainability of Lake Winnipeg's fish populations, after a report they commissioned showed some drastically different results than those released by the provincial government. The report, produced by the Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC), was commissioned by AMC and the Pioneer Commercial Fishers of Manitoba, which represents commercial fishers in the province. AMC Grand Chief Arlen Dumas said the results of the study show that fishers are well aware of the health of the fish population. In response, commercial fishers stopped co-operating with Manitoba on species management and hired their own scientists to combat what they call dubious data. Pedersen's spokesperson said the province will keep working with all commercial fishers to ensure a productive, sustainable fishery.

Source: CBC News September 12, 2020 19:41 UTC