Federal Fisheries Minister Talks Sustainability, Quotas and First Nations in Year-End Interview

Federal fisheries minister talks sustainability, quotas and First Nations in year-end interview

The Atlantic fishery is one of our region's most valuable industries and rife with controversy, including long-standing conflicts between First Nations and non-Indigenous commercial fishers. Joanne Thompson is the fifth fisheries minister in seven years. In an interview with the CBC's Amy Smith, she talks about how the industry has changed in 2025.