Government decisions to shut down sustainable salmon farming in British Columbia leads to pocketbook pain for Canadian and U.S. households
Press Release February 1, 2023 OTTAWA, ON – Recent federal government licensing decisions to shut down sustainable salmon farming in parts of British Columbia (BC) mean that Canadian salmon is…
Government of Canada launches interactive mapping tool to support marine planning and protection
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada January 31, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario – How we manage our oceans is becoming increasingly important as the effects of climate change are felt across…
Government of Canada partners with Ocean Wise to amplify the voice of young professionals at IMPAC5
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada January 16, 2023 Vancouver, British Columbia – Young people from all nations and backgrounds play important leadership roles in marine protected areas and…
Nunatsiavut Government: 2023 Commercial Fishery Applications
Press Release The 2023 Commercial Fishery Applications are now available at the Nunatsiavut Government Offices in Upper Lake Melville and Nunatsiavut. All applications and required documents must be completed and…
KMK: Fishing boat seized by DFO last month still not returned
Press Release December 19, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs are frustrated over recent seizure of a fishing boat and gear by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans…
Government of Canada celebrates successful outcomes at the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas meeting
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada December 16, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario – Managing fisheries requires a robust, science-based approach to regenerate, grow, and conserve Canadian and global fish populations for…
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Announces Two-Eyed Seeing Initiative Toward Meaningful Indigenous Participation In Canada’s Ocean Economy
Press Release Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the Two-Eyed Seeing Initiative working towards meaningful Indigenous participation in Canada’s ocean economy. This initiative will engage and collaborate with Indigenous organizations…
Expanded production at Lennox Island First Nation hatchery will help meet global oyster demand
Press Release From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency New equipment will triple the potential production of Prince Edward Island’s only supplier of hatchery oyster seed December 15, 2022 · Lennox Island,…
Government of Canada working to rebuild Pacific salmon populations
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada December 14, 2022 Vancouver, British Columbia – Threats like climate change, habitat degradation, pollution, land and water use, acute events like toxic spills…
Farm-Raised Salmon Dominates Global Sustainability Rankings
Press Release December 6, 2022 Ottawa, ON – Released today, the independent Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index recognizes farmed salmon producers as the most sustainable animal protein producers in the world.…
