Fund supports robot marine monitoring, ‘blue’ economy
Press Release March 28, 2023 VICTORIA – B.C.-based “blue” technology and innovation is creating jobs for British Columbians, building a sustainable ocean economy, cutting the cost of ocean research and…
Canada Announces Decision to Maintain the Total Allowable Catch in Newfoundland and Labrador Shrimp Fishing Areas 5 and 6
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 27, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario – Healthy ecosystems are essential for the long-term success and sustainability of Canada’s fisheries, which continue to play…
Statement by the Minister of Transport about the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s investigation report on the fishing vessel Chief William Saulis
Press Release From: Transport Canada March 22, 2023 Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, issued this statement about the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s investigation report on…
Industry-wide surveillance issue identified in 2020 sinking of the fishing vessel Chief William Saulis
Press Release Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, 22 March 2023 — Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is issuing a recommendation to enhance commercial fishing safety in Canada. It is issued as…
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation will harvest opportunities with a full-scale oyster farm in Pomquet Harbour
Press Release From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Investments in fishery scale-up will help the community generate training, jobs and revenue March 21, 2023 Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation has a deeply rooted…
Media advisory: TSB to issue a recommendation following investigation into the 2020 fatal sinking of the fishing vessel Chief William Saulis
Press Release 20 March 2023 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will hold a news conference to release its investigation report (M20A0434) into the December 2020…
Government of Canada on track to meet its 2025 and 2030 Marine Conservation Targets
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 8, 2023 Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada’s oceans play an essential role in the lives of Canadians from coast to coast to coast.…
Government of Canada and coastal First Nations announce progress to protect a large ecologically unique ocean area off the Pacific West Coast
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 7, 2023 Vancouver, British Columbia – Today at the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) in Vancouver, the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister…
Media advisory: Government of Canada and Coastal First Nations announce progress to protect a large unique marine area off the Pacific West Coast
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Vancouver, British Columbia – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard together with Cloy-e-iis, Dr. Judith…
The Government of Canada invests in world-class ocean monitoring system to enhance Canada’s ocean protection for the next generation
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 6, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario – Ocean observation science can help save lives, protect our waters and ecosystems, and grow our economy. The Government…
