A new quota system for the elver fishery in Canada has been introduced, allocating 50% of the total allowable catch to Indigenous fishers, a move that has been met with opposition from commercial licence holders. The system aims to provide legal quotas to Indigenous fishers, who have previously faced arrests and discrimination, and offers a path to employment and financial stability for young people in First Nation communities. However, concerns have been raised about the lack of training and facilities for the large number of new harvesters, and the potential impact on the delicate baby eel species. The plan, which has been criticized for its lack of compensation for commercial licence holders and the sudden introduction of hundreds of new harvesters without necessary infrastructure, is currently under discussion for its safety and sustainability.