Fisheries rights trial for 4 Mi'kmaw fishermen set to go ahead in September
The trial of four Mi'kmaw fishermen accused of illegal fishing in September 2019 will go ahead this fall after being delayed earlier this month.
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Trial was expected to start this month but was delayed by dispute over agreed statement of facts
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Posted: May 28, 2021 2:11 PM AT | Last Updated: May 28
Ashton Bernard, 30, is one of four Mi'kmaw fishermen who will argue in court in September that they have a treaty right to fish outside commercial seasons.(The Canadian Press)
The trial of four Mi'kmaw fishermen accused of illegal fishing in Nova Scotia will go ahead this fall after being delayed earlier this month.