The Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance said it supports the treaty right, but it must be subordinate to limits set and policed by the government of Canada. "The scale and operation of current activities is even in excess of First Nation moderate livelihood fishing proposals," the minister said. Cheryl Maloney, a member of the Sipekne'katik band, sold moderate livelihood lobster outside the Nova Scotia legislature this fall. (CBC)She said the moderate livelihood fishery is a Pandora's box that opened Sept. 17 when her band launched the first one in St. Marys Bay. Industry members urged to follow lawRather than embrace the moderate livelihood fishery, the Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance is warning members to stay away until the province changes its regulations.

Source: CBC News November 14, 2020 00:45 UTC