A range of new economic opportunities are becoming available for existing or aspiring fishers in CNF shareholder Nations: Gitga’at, Gitxaała, Haida, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo Xai’xais, Metlakatla, Nuxalk and Wuikinuxv.
In this post, we compare two exciting opportunities: Community Based Fisheries and the Coastal Nations Commercial Fishing Company.
What’s Right For You?
The table below illustrates key differences between Community Based Fisheries and CNCF, so fishers in shareholder Nations can determine what’s best for them.
COMMUNITY BASED FISHERY (CBF) | COASTAL NATIONS COMMERCIAL FISHING (CNCF) | |
IDEAL FOR | Small-business fishers and families, beginners | Established, long-term and successful fishers |
VESSEL SIZE | 40 feet and smaller (existing larger Nation-owned boats may be considered) | No size limitations, but vessel size is typically greater than 30 feet |
FISHING AREA | Nation Territory | BC-wide (open fishing areas same as commercial fishery) |
MONITORING | Nation-directed – small-boat, multi-species (more affordable) | Standard |
LANDING SITES | Nation-directed | DFO-directed |
LICENCE TYPE | CBF fishing permit | Commercial Licence/Quota |
LEASE FEES | Significantly less than market rate | Market rate |
FISHERY MANAGEMENT | Nation-directed | DFO-directed |
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