Canada supports moderate livelihood lobster fishing for members of the Wasoqopa’q (Acadia), Annapolis Valley, Bear River and Glooscap First Nations with renewal of interim authorization
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 20, 2023 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Fishing has long been an important source of food and economic opportunity for First Nations, and the…
Investing in Newfoundland and Labrador’s fishers and processors
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 15, 2023 St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish…
Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick help the Association des Crabiers Acadiens Inc. undertake testing of whale-safe snow crab fishing technologies
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 14, 2023 Moncton, New Brunswick – With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood…
Ottawa and Quebec team up to support innovation in the fishing industry
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 14, 2023 Newport, Quebec – The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are announcing $5,8 million in funding for 35…
Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick fund new technology for snow crab vessels
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 7, 2023 Moncton, New Brunswick – With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry…
Federal Government loses bid to block application on fisheries consultation
Press Release November 01, 2023 Court application by commercial fishing organizations moves forward to examine the process and consultation on Rights and Reconciliation Agreement (RRA) on fisheries SHEDIAC, New Brunswick…
The Government of Canada announces increased marine pollution surveillance in Canada’s North
Press Release From: Transport Canada October 31, 2023 Protecting the environment and a strong economy work hand-in-hand. The National Aerial Surveillance Program (NASP) ensures that our transportation system is working…
New Science for Depleted Northern Cod Stock Highlights Importance of Evidence-based Management, Oceans North Says
Press Release October 25, 2023 HALIFAX—Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced that, after more than three decades, it is highly likely that the 2J3KL northern cod stock is no…
Premier Furey and Minister Loveless Issue Statement on the Status of Northern Cod Stocks
Press Release October 25, 2023 Today, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, are issuing…
Federal Court affirms validity of recognition of Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation’s rights and Indigenous laws regarding its fisheries in agreement with Canada
Press Release October 19, 2023 Organizations representing non-Indigenous commercial fishers had sought to have recognition declared illegal and invalid LISTUGUJ, QC — The Federal Court of Canada has upheld the…
