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DFO Officers in Nova Scotia Refuse Duties Due to Rising Violence on the Water

  • Federal fisheries officers in Nova Scotia have refused some duties, citing threats and safety concerns from increased violence while enforcing fishing regulations.
  • Officers report being threatened, shot at, and physically attacked, prompting a review by the federal labour minister.
  • Tensions between fisheries officers and Indigenous fishers remain high, especially over treaty rights and elver fishing enforcement.