Hundreds of members of fishing associations from across the Maritimes gathered in Bridgewater today to protest the disregard for fishing regulation by the federal government.
A large crowd formed outside Federal Fisheries and Oceans Minister Bernadette Jordan’s constituency office this morning, demanding she speak to them about the government’s plan to battle illegal fishing.
Fishers have long been flagging illegal, out-of-season fishing activities in areas such as St. Mary’s Bay as a high-priority issue, but so far they’ve been met with inaction from the DFO or the Minister.
Protesters could be heard chanting “Where is Bernadette?” over and over again, as other lined the road holding signs displaying ‘Respect Government Fishing Regulations.’
Organizers of the event have said Jordan was notified of the protest well in advance, however it has yet to be seen if the minister will address the crowd.
More to come.
