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Canadian lobster harvesters demand minister’s resignation over handling of illegal fishing crisis

'She's failed fishermen and coastal communities and is failing to protect the resource' -- Amanda Johnson, Fundy North Fishermen's Association

By Barb Dean-Simmons | Sept. 16, 2024 16:46 BST
Lobster fishing boats from New Brunwick sailed into St. Andrews harbour on the province's south shore on Saturday (Sept. 14) for a peaceful protest. Photo by Cameron Grey/Fundy North Fishermens Association
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Pressure is mounting on the Canadian government and fisheries minister Diane Lebouthillier amid growing tension over illegal lobster fishing in the provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick [...]

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