Biotoxin Update, February 25, 2025
Press Release February 24, 2025 General Information Area openings are dependent upon regular submission and analysis of samples for biotoxin analysis, as set out in a biotoxin monitoring protocol administered…
Government of Canada invests over $1.1 million to drive innovation in the blue economy
Press Release From: Pacific Economic Development Canada PacifiCan funding will boost Vancouver Island’s sustainable food economy, fuelling prosperity for coastal regions and Indigenous communities February 20, 2025 – Vancouver Island,…
Lax Kw’alaams Fisheries Biotoxin Update February 7, 2025
Press Release February 7, 2025 2025 02 06 – Biotoxin Update (13) – Mussel samples only & 2025 02 06 – Biotoxin Update (14) – BUTTER CLAMS AND COCKLES General…
DFO Releases FFHPP Risk Management Framework Overview
Press Release February 5, 2025 The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canda’s (DFO) Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP) has released its Risk Management Framework Overview for informational purposes, on the…
Media Advisory – Minister of Transport and Internal Trade to make a significant announcement regarding Indigenous partnerships and Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan
Press Release TRURO, NS, Feb. 3, 2025– The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, will make an announcement related to Indigenous partnerships and Canada’s Oceans Protection…
Joint Statement – New oyster movement rules in Prince Edward Island to help prevent further spread of MSX
Press Release From: Canadian Food Inspection Agency February 3, 2025 On July 11, 2024, Prince Edward Island (PEI) first detected multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) – an oyster disease caused by…
Self-Inflicted Damage to Canada’s Aquaculture Sector Must Be Stopped in Face of Trump Tariff Threats
Press Release Production data underlines urgent need to stop damaging Trudeau policies and embark on a positive pathway to strength through sustainable growth OTTAWA, ON – Today, the Canadian Aquaculture…
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs Work to Protect Treaty Rights by Rejecting Framework Proposed by DFO
Press Release The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) met on January 22, 2025, and agreed to reject a recent offer from the Minister of the Department and Fisheries…
Mi’kmaq Build Comprehensive Elver Plan and Share with DFO
Press Release January 23, 2025 In late 2024, the Mi’kmaw communities of Annapolis Valley, Bear River, Eskasoni, Glooscap, Pictou Landing, Potlotek, Wasoqopa’q and We’koqma’q developed a comprehensive harvester-centric allocation model…
2025 Commercial Fishery Applications
Press Release January 14, 2025 The 2025 Commercial Fishery Applications are now available at the Nunatsiavut Government Offices in Labrador Inuit communities and Upper Lake Melville. All applications and required…
