N.B. fish plant trapped workers in debt, government alleges

Bolero Shellfish Processing now threatening to sue government for defamation after record $1 million fine

2 Dec 2025 • 7 min read

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Bolero Shellfish Processing has asked the federal court to quash a $1 million penalty it received for its alleged treatment of temporary foreign workers. (Andrew Vaughn/Canadian Press).

Zak Vescera

Zak is a Vancouver-based reporter focusing on white-collar crime in British Columbia. He previously reported for The Tyee and The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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