NFN: Commercial Fishery Seasonal Closure
Press Release Commercial Fishery Closes for the 2021 Season on September 15th August 27, 2021 – Nipissing First Nation’s Chief and Council have mandated the closure of the commercial fishery…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Reach Agreement on a Fall Commercial Lobster Season
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada is committed to its relationship with Indigenous peoples and to honouring the Peace and Friendship Treaties between…
Atlantic Fisheries Fund Investing $11.2 Million in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Fishing Industry
Press Release August 12, 2021 The Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada today announced strategic investments through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund. A total contribution of $11.2 million is being invested…
Government of Canada taking next steps to develop wild Atlantic salmon conservation approach
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Le 12 août 2021 Ottawa, Canada – Wild Atlantic salmon is an iconic species that has special significance for Indigenous communities and the…
Incremental Treaty Agreements reached between Government of Canada and Innu Nation of Labrador
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 12, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition of…
Government of Canada launches new $20 million fund to make fishing gear safer for whales
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 11, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – Entanglements in fishing gear can pose serious harm to whales and other marine mammals. They can impact the…
The Government of Canada launches Call for Proposals for projects that protect aquatic species at risk
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 10, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s natural biodiversity plays an important role in our way of life. The health of the environment and…
Coastal First Nations sign Fisheries Resources Reconciliation
Press Release Vancouver, BC – The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. Delivering on…
Government of Canada and Eight Coastal First Nations to Implement Community-based Fisheries and Collaborative Fisheries Governance
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 6, 2021 Vancouver, BC – The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition…
Media advisory: Government of Canada and eight Coastal First Nations to implement community-based fisheries and collaborative management
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Vancouver, B.C. – The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan and Chief Marilyn Slett, President of…
