NL Plans to Go Ahead With Budget as Fishers Gather for Second Day of Protest

Published on March 21, 2024

Newfoundland and Labrador’s government was planning to proceed with tabling its provincial budget on March 21, as police wearing riot gear kept watch over fishers protesting outside the legislature. It was the second day of demonstrations after the March 20 chaotic conflict between police and protesters led to two people, including a police officer, being taken away on stretchers. A judge granted an injunction on March 20 that prohibits the protesters from blocking access to the building, and by mid-morning reporters covering the budget had entered a lockup to view the document. The fish harvesters gathered outside say they’re fighting for free market conditions in their industry, which they claim is controlled by a small “cartel” of companies that have too much power....

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