Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick

Advocating for increased funding to First Nations communities dedicated to Indigenous policing. Budget 2026, advocating for the reinstatement of funding from DFO for the Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility.

The government's decision to close the Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility risks extinction of Atlantic salmon in the Wolastoq (Saint John River). The Wolastoqey Nation is seeking that the government reverse its decision to close the facility or, at minimum, delay the closure until enhanced conservation and protection measures can be established. The Wolastoqey Chiefs are seeking a commitment from the federal government to work with provincial counterparts on Indigenous-led policing in Indigenous communities.