Government of Canada and the A-Tlegay Member Nations Sign Milestone Reconciliation Agreement for Fisheries Resources
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 24, 2026 Vancouver, B.C. – The traditional territories of the A-Tlegay Member Nations span the central northeast coast of Vancouver Island and…
Lax Kw’alaams Band – Biotoxin Report
Press Release February 18, 2026 Area openings are dependent upon regular submission and analysis of samples for biotoxin analysis, as set out in a biotoxin monitoring protocol administered by the…
Government of Canada investing in aquatic invasive species prevention, monitoring, and management
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 18, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario – Canada is home to some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems and incredible landscapes. This natural beauty helps…
Tribunal approves salmon farm expansion despite community opposition
Press Release February 17, 2026 HALIFAX/K’JIPUKTUK, Unceded Territory of the Mi’kmaq — The Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board has approved Kelly Cove Salmon’s application to expand its open net pen operation…
Lax Kw’alaams – Collaborative Community Engagement
Press Release Leaders, Elders, and community members are invited to join staff from Lax Kw’alaams Fisheries, Metlakatla Fisheries, and DFO to discuss marine activities within Lax Kw’alaams Traditional Waters. Saturday,…
Expression of Interests Lobster Form
Press Release February 13, 2026 The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG), through its Natural Resource Department, invites offers from qualified lobster fishers to operate an experimental lobster fishing license held by LMG…
Annual burbot fish recovery resumes in Lower Kootenay
Press Release Feb. 5, 2026 CRANBROOK Summary Co-ordinated activities and partnerships are critical to the success of burbot conservation measures Egg collection is timed to coincide with the Lower Kootenay…
Canada’s New Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy Key to Saving Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales
Press Release February 4, 2026 On , Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) released Canada’s Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy, a significant milestone that establishes a national framework to use fishing gear that can reduce deadly entanglements with whales like the…
Strengthening and modernizing Canada’s fisheries by protecting harvester independence and cutting red tape
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 4, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s fish and seafood industry contributes over $8 billion to the economy, provides over 63,000 jobs, and exports…
Manitoba Government and Oceans North Announce Funding to Explore Establishment of a National Marine Conservation Area in Hudson Bay
Press Release February 3, 2026 Conservation Area Would Protect Waters and Wildlife, and Support Sustainable Economic Growth: Premier CHURCHILL—The Manitoba government is investing $250,000 to explore the establishment of a…
