Canada introduces quota system giving Indigenous fishers 50% of baby eel catch in Nova Scotia.

The federal Fisheries Department in Canada has introduced a new quota system for the baby eel (elver) fishery in Nova Scotia, allocating 50% of the total catch to Indigenous fishers. This shift aims to reduce tensions and ensure safety, but it faces backlash from commercial fishers who feel they've lost significant quotas without compensation. Indigenous fishers hope the change will lead to a safer and more peaceful industry.

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