On the other hand, we know we have commercial fishers there that want to continue with their livelihood as well. Still, Sproul said, commercial fishers are "looking to sit down at any table. Still, many in the commercial fishing industry oppose Sipekne'katik's new moderate livelihood fishery because it's operating outside the federally regulated fishing season. Sipekne'katik Chief Mike Sack says he could agree to participate in facilitation with the commercial fishers, but only after he settles things with Ottawa. (Nic Meloney/CBC)Talks break downFollowing Sipekne'katik's launch of the moderate livelihood fishery last month, other bands in the province have followed suit, and more say they're preparing moderate livelihood fisheries of their own.

Source: CBC News October 25, 2020 14:23 UTC