$38.1 million SSF award to expand MEOPAR’s network across Canada, as it proposes new opportunities to fund marine science inside and outside of academia
Press Release RIMOUSKI, QC, Aug. 7, 2024 – A recently signed funding agreement between the Canadian government and the Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) will see $38.1…
Minister Lebouthillier to co-chair the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers meeting
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 7, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario – Collaboration with provincial and territorial partners is critical to keeping Canada’s waters and coastlines safe, healthy and prosperous,…
Tŝilhqot’in National Government initiating Emergency Salmon Task Force
Press Release In response to the Tŝilhqox (Chilcotin River) landslide, the Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is initiating an emergency salmon task force. Increased sediment, debris, and flow to the Tŝilhqox…
Canadian Coast Guard celebrates new Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships shipbuilding milestones
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard July 31, 2024 Halifax, Nova Scotia – The Canadian Coast Guard serves Canadians everyday by protecting lives and the environment, and supporting the safe movement…
New commercial whelk fishery in Eastern Nova Scotia opens for the first season
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada July 30, 2024 Louisbourg, Nova Scotia – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the advancement of the fishing and fish processing…
Media advisory – Parliamentary Secretary Mike Kelloway celebrates the opening of the commercial whelk fishery in Eastern Nova Scotia
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Louisbourg, Nova Scotia – On behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary…
The Tŝilhqot’in Nation calls for urgent action to stop interception by Alaska fisheries of historically low returns of Fraser Sockeye
Press Release JULY 18, 2024 The Tŝilhqot’in Nation is calling on Alaska, Canada, and the US to stop the interception of Fraser bound sockeye in the Alaska District 104 Fishery…
Groundbreaking Zero-Emission Research Vessel Project Launched by Oceans North, Miawpukek Horizon, Allswater, and MEOPAR
Press Release July 17, 2024 HALIFAX—In a significant step towards sustainable marine research and zero-emission ship design, Oceans North, in partnership with Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services, Allswater, and MEOPAR, is…
Controlling striped bass stock, creating economic opportunities and advancing Reconciliation
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada July 15, 2024 Moncton, New Brunswick – The recreational striped bass fishery in the Gulf Region has experienced remarkable growth in recent years,…
Protecting wild Atlantic salmon in Newfoundland and Labrador through restoration
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada July 12, 2024 Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador – Canada’s oceans and waterways are home to diverse ecosystems that play an important role…
