In R v Kapp, which group was notably involved in the fishing rights case?

In R v Kapp, the case centered around the fishing rights of Indigenous peoples, specifically in relation to their entitlement to fish under historic treaties and the constitutional protection provided to them. The Supreme Court of Canada addressed issues concerning treaty rights and the validity of regulations that could limit these rights. The decision reaffirmed the principle that Indigenous fishing rights must be respected, especially when there is a historical and legal background supporting these rights.

This case is significant as it highlights the ongoing legal recognition of Indigenous rights in Canada, particularly in the context of resource management and fisheries. By ruling in favor of the Indigenous claimants, the Court recognized their rights in accordance with Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, which affirms the existing Aboriginal and treaty rights of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada.

The other groups listed, while they may have interests in the fishing industry, did not have the direct legal standing or rights being addressed in this case. Environmental activists, commercial fishers, and tourism operators all have their own domains of concern, but it is the Indigenous peoples' rights that were the focal point of this landmark ruling.