2021 Newfoundland and Labrador Snow crab quotas increase by 29 per cent
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 29, 2021 St. John’s, NL – The Government of Canada is committed to responsibly managing Snow crab fisheries in Newfoundland and Labrador…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Canadian Coast Guard Confirm New Regions’ Boundaries to Improve Services to the Arctic
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Iqaluit, Nunavut – Sustainable fisheries, marine safety, and protection of the marine environment are of critical importance to Arctic communities. In 2018, Fisheries and…
Statement – Minister Jordan issues statement on a new path for First Nations to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 3, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario “As we approach the 2021 fishing season on the East Coast, I am focused on solutions that protect…
New pilot program supports small and new farmers in B.C.
Press Release Feb. 12, 2021 VICTORIA – Successful applicants of the new Small Farm Business Acceleration Pilot Program are receiving funding for farm infrastructure and equipment to help them grow…
Minister Jordan concludes successful first week of engagement on Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Minister Jordan launched the engagement on Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy on February 8, 2021. Between February 8-12, 2021, she held 9 roundtables with…
Government of Canada and the A-Tlegay Member Nations Sign the Reconciliation Framework Agreement for Fisheries Resources
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 10, 2021 The Government of Canada & A-Tlegay Member Nations British Columbia – Today the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian…
Genome BC: Support for Wild Sockeye Salmon Management
Press Release Vancouver, BC — Sockeye salmon are a significant part of the cultural, social, and economic fabric of British Columbia (BC). Responsible stewardship of wild sockeye salmon fisheries is…
