Bruce Gidney, of Gidney Fisheries, said he offered to buy lobster from the Mi'kmaw boats harvesting under commercial licences in Lobster Fishing Area 35, or LFA 35, where the season is open. Non-deal is newsThe non-deal is news because Gidney on Thursday publicly declared his willingness to buy Sipekne'katik lobster harvested under commercial licence. Under provincial law, plants are only allowed to buy lobster harvested under licences issued by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Band says buyer turned them downThe Sipekne'katik moderate livelihood fishery has not been authorized by DFO. On Friday, the band issued a news release saying Gidney turned down an opportunity to buy its lobster.

Source: CBC News October 23, 2020 20:26 UTC