Statement from the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard following the B.C. Supreme Court Decision - Ahousaht Indian Band and Nation et al v. Canada
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Thursday, April 19, 2018
"Over the past year, the Government of Canada has been taking concrete action in the spirit of reconciliation with the five Nuu-chah-nulth Nations.
Key Points:
- "Over the past year, the Government of Canada has been taking concrete action in the spirit of reconciliation with the five Nuu-chah-nulth Nations.
- "As an immediate step, I have directed Fisheries and Oceans Canada to review the Pacific Salmon Allocation Policy.
- Today's court decision will inform the broader process which seeks to provide stability and predictability around the management of fisheries and oceans resources.
- It will be long, and it won't be easy, but we will arrive at a better place for all."