Government of Canada announces critical dredging of two Small Craft Harbours in New Brunswick
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada April 22, 2024 Tabusintac, New Brunswick – Small Craft Harbours play a vital role in the economies of our coastal communities, as many…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada: Recover Capelin and Northern Cod by Pausing the Commercial Capelin Fishery
Press Release April 4, 2024 Halifax, Mi’kma’ki, traditional, unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People: Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) met with representatives from the fishing industry, Indigenous rights holders,…
Manitoba Government to Host Forums for Lake Winnipeg Commercial Fishers
Press Release March 28, 2024 The Manitoba government will host a pair of forums for commercial fishers on Lake Winnipeg, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Minister Jamie Moses…
DFO’s Systemic Racism Results in Inhumane Actions
Press Release March 28, 2024 Yesterday, there was an incident involving Mi’kmaw harvesters and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). The harvesters’ gear and clothing were seized and DFO’s…
Transport Canada announces a modernized agreement with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
Press Release From: Transport Canada March 22, 2024 The St. Lawrence Seaway is a critically important trade corridor for key bulk commodities used across Canada and the United States. Nearly…
Entering this year’s fishing season, Oceana Canada Urges Canadian Government to Finally Address 30-Year Fisheries Crisis as Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss Accelerate
Press Release Better management could bring unparalleled value to coastal communities, seafood industries and the planet March 20, 2024 Media contacts: Vaishali Dassani, Oceana Canada, vdassani@oceana.ca, 647-294-3335; Angela Pinzon, Pilot…
Government of Canada partners with Inuit firm to enhance marine safety in the Arctic
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 14, 2024 Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Arctic Ocean within Inuit Nunangat is a unique and challenging environment. Ensuring these waters are safe…
GSTS selected by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster to develop world’s first AI based Collaborative, Predictive, Berth Schedule Management System
Press Release HALIFAX, Nova Scotia—March 13, 2024 — Global Spatial Technology Solutions (“GSTS” or “the Company”) announced that it has been awarded a contract by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster’s Core Technology…
Statement – Minister Lebouthillier’s decision regarding the elver fishery in 2024
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 11, 2024 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – First and foremost, I would like to thank elver license holders, Indigenous communities and the public for…
Seafood Sector Applauds Call for Proposals by Ocean Supercluster
Press Release February 28, 2024 Ottawa, ON – The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) applaud the Canada’s Ocean Supercluster’s (OSC) Sustainable Seafood Call…
