Co-management brings together all stakeholders and can certainly prevent this type of conflict. A sort of nation-to-nation relationship is forged, which has great symbolic significance.
In this case, the federal government and the Mi'Kmaq nation must engage in negotiations. That does not prevent the establishment of certain co-management groups, which we see across Canada, especially in the north. However, the federal government generally appoints people who participate in the co-management of the resource. In the case of co-management with a first nation, the federal government could appoint non-indigenous fishers, for example. That would result in a forum where everyone could talk to one another, which would make it easier to resolve problems that might arise.
I spoke to you about the Moisie River management council. In that case, Innu representatives, representatives of the ZEC (zone d'exploitation contrôlée)—the controlled harvesting zone, or public land—and representatives of outfitters were present to negotiate access to salmon, the fishing practices and the protection of salmon. I believe it isa model that would respect Mi'Kmaq rights while ensuring social peace, create an understanding of the issues and make it possible for commercial fishers to also earn a living without feeling threatened. That is what seems to be missing so far.