Minister Jordan announces long-term commercial closures and Licence Retirement Program in effort to save Pacific Salmon
Press Release June 29, 2021 Vancouver, British Columbia – Pacific salmon are in a long-term decline, with many runs on the verge of collapse. The Government of Canada is taking…
Landmark international agreement enters into force–legally prohibiting unregulated commercial fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean
Press Release June 25, 2021 Ottawa, ON – With climate change causing Arctic ice to melt at an alarming pace, the central Arctic Ocean is now opening up to increased…
FNLC Congratulates Nuu-chah-nulth – Demands more from Canada on First Nations fisheries recognition
Press Release (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and̓ ̓ səlilwətaʔɬ/selílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) — The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) congratulates the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations of Ahousaht, Hesquiaht, Ehattesaht/Chinehkint, Tla-o-qui-aht and Mowachaht/Muchalaht…
The countdown is on – Canada to host Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress in June 2022
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 23, 2021 Vancouver, British Columbia – One year from today, Canada will welcome the world’s marine conservation leaders to Vancouver to chart…
Senate committee encourages further study of Indigenous rights-based fisheries
Press Release June 23, 2021 After an initial examination under its general mandate, the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans encourages further study of the implementation of Indigenous rights-based…
Media advisory: Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard announces funding for Indigenous coastal communities to enhance marine safety across Canada
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard Victoria, B.C. – The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, and her Parliamentary Secretary Terry Beech, will…
Government of Canada invests in partnerships to support freshwater habitat research
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 16, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – Freshwater habitats include the numerous lakes, rivers, streams and waterways that are part of Canada’s diverse aquatic ecosystem.…
Atlantic provinces continue collaboration to encourage growth in aquaculture industry
Press Release 16 June 2021 FREDERICTON (GNB) – A new memorandum of understanding has been signed by the ministers responsible for aquaculture in the Atlantic provinces to continue collaborating on…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada held Lobster Science Partnership Roundtable
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 16, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – Coming together to exchange ideas on key research questions and new areas of work is important to…
Government of Canada builds on success under the Ghost Gear Fund with second call for proposals
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 10, 2021 Ottawa, ON – Lost, abandoned and discarded fishing gear, or ‘ghost gear,’ is one of the largest causes of marine…
