Standing in solidarity with Indigenous rights-holders in the Maritimes: Investors and fisheries in Canada
By Katherine Wheatley, Shannon Rohan, & Anthony Schein - SHARE Last week, our team watched the escalating violence against Mi’kmaq fishers and started exchanging emails and messages internally: “How much do we know about the Nova Scotia fishery supply chain?” “Which major companies buy Nova Scotia lobster?” “Do seafood sustainability labels have any human rights analysis?” “Has the Fisheries Council of Canada made a public statement?” At first glance, Indigenous fishing rights seemed far removed from the investment context. As we examined the relevant fishery and market dynamics further, we found opportunities for companies, and investors, to uphold Mi’kmaq treaty rights – and their own commitments...
October 22, 2020
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