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SEPTEMBER 12, 2000

Former Ontario Prime Minister Bob Rae has agreed to mediate the ongoing dispute between the Burnt Church First Nation and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Rae visited the New Brunswick reserve and spoke with government officials before making his decision.

Get the Story:
Former Ontario premier will mediate Burnt Church dispute (CBC 9/11)

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Relevant Links:
Fishing Fury, from the CBC: cbc.ca/news/indepth/fishingfury/index.html