Canadian man arrested by U.S. in alleged human smuggling
he can concentrate.”
Gillett, who is vice-president of the Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL), has accused Ottawa of mismanaging stocks ranging from crab to capelin.
He has demanded an independent review of science and management for all provincial fish stocks. He also wants a review of the relationship between FISH-NL’s rival — the Fish, Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) union — and the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Newfoundland Liberal MP Ken McDonald tweeted Friday it’s important LeBlanc “doesn’t get involved in a power struggle between the FFAW and FISH-NL.”
“We recognize that all individuals have a right to protest, in a reasonable manner,” McDonald said. “I join all NLers in the concern for Mr. Gillett’s health.
“We all understand this is a difficult time for harvesters and coastal communities. We are always willing to listen and work with them.”
Gillett has said he decided on such drastic action last week after LeBlanc refused to meet with him and FISH-NL president Ryan Cleary during their visit to Ottawa.
“One thing I did tell the minister last night was: ‘Do not question my resolve,’ ” Gillett said Friday. “Do not question my resolve.’”
REGINA — The husband of a Canadian woman charged with human smuggling is one of three people authorities in the United States have arrested as part of the investigation.
Court documents show that Victor Omoruyi, who is a Canadian citizen, was arrested April 14 after an SUV was stopped south of the North Dakota-Saskatchewan border.
The documents say authorities started watching Omoruyi when he entered the U.S. that day, followed him for several hours and allegedly watched him drop off nine people in an area of open farm fields near the border.
They say the SUV met with a sedan before authorities stopped the vehicle and arrested Omoruyi, along with another Canadian and a Nigerian citizen. None of the allegations has been proven in court.
Omoruyi’s wife, Michelle, was charged with human smuggling after RCMP stopped a vehicle last Friday and found nine people from West Africa inside.