Daniel Francis, 45, from Pictou Landing First Nation
Trent Francis, 33, from Pictou Landing First Nation

A two-day trial got underway for Daniel Francis and Trent Francis in Dartmouth Provincial Court on fishery obstruction charges.

Both men, who are members of the Pictou Landing First Nation near New Glasgow, N.S. are charged with obstructing a fishery officer while they were transporting lobster from a wharf in Saulnierville, N.S. to a facility near Popes Harbour, N.S., in September 2021.

They pleaded not guilty to the charge, arguing they have a treaty right to catch and sell fish to earn a moderate livelihood.

During the trial, the court hea…

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