Canada's Fisheries Minister calls for external review of alleged mistreatment of Indigenous Mi'kmaq fishers, sparking calls for addressing systemic racism.
Canada's Fisheries Minister, Diane Lebouthillier, has called for an external review into the alleged mistreatment of two Indigenous Mi'kmaq fishers, who were arrested near Shelburne, Nova Scotia, and left without shoes or phones, forcing them to walk for six hours before they could get help. The incident has sparked calls for addressing systemic racism in the country. The review will examine the Fisheries Department's policies and practices and will involve Indigenous leadership.
July 08, 2024
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