N.S. First Nation loses appeal, must pay legal fees to fishing group – Country 103.5
May 18, 2026
Despite trying to appeal their case, a Nova Scotia First Nation still must pay thousands in legal costs to a commercial fishing group.
Sipekne’katik First Nation appealed that decision, but their appeal was denied last week by the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, according to a written decision.
Sipekne’katik launched a lawsuit in 2021 against DFO and the attorney general after their lobster traps were seized in St. Mary’s Bay.
