Manitoba Métis Federation President, David Chartrand, was ticketed for fishing without a license.

Manitoba Métis Federation President, David Chartrand, was ticketed for fishing without a licence on a lake near Cranberry Portage. The government's central communications agency said Chartrand has until Aug. 14 to respond, with tickets carrying fines of $298. Chartrand stated that he was exercising his rights and was not breaking the law, suggesting that the officer was not properly briefed.