B.C. First Nations criticize fisheries ruling

FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2003

A judge in British Columbia, Canada, has thrown out charges against non-Native fishermen who took part in an illegal fishery, saying that the federal government has fallen to "political correctness" by promoting Aboriginal rights.

First Nations leaders are criticizing the ruling. They want the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to appeal.

Get the Story:
DFO should challenge ruling, First Nations say (CBC 6/20)

Get the Decision:
Regina v. Anderson (June 17, 2003)