OTTAWA. Apr-3: Canada and the European Union made progress in theif weekend talks in Brussels on ending their dispute over North Atlantic fishing rights. Fisheries Minister Brian Tobin said Sunday. reports AFP.

What is important is that the talks are continuing. Tobin said: "We are making very good progress and I can't say whether or not we will conclude these talks this weekend. but it is possible.

The negotiations were to resume today if an agreement is reached it would be submitted for approval to the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO). as well as to the 15 EU member states whose ambassadors are to meet in Brussels today.