Canada plans to redistribute baby eel licenses, allocating 28% to new commercial fishers, including many First Nations.

The Canadian Fisheries Department plans to redistribute baby eel fishing licenses in the Maritimes, giving 28% of the catch to about 150 new commercial licensees, many of whom are First Nations fishers. Current license holders and enforcement officers worry about managing the increased number of fishers and enforcing rules with limited staff. The shift aims to broaden access but faces challenges in enforcement and safety.

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