New B.C. coastal marine strategy supports resilient communities, economies, ecosystems
Press Release July 11, 2024 VICTORIA – The Province is stepping up its leadership on coastal marine management to build resilient coastal communities, economies and ecosystems with its first comprehensive…
Oceana Canada Celebrates Major Conservation Victory: Underwater Mountains off the Coast of B.C. Now Permanently Protected
Press Release July 11, 2024 VANCOUVER, unceded territory of the Coast Salish People, including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tslei, July 11, 2024 — Canada has designated 133,017km2 of underwater mountains,…
Government of Canada and coastal First Nations announce largest marine protected area in Canada
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada July 11, 2024 Vancouver, British Columbia – Today, the Council of the Haida Nation, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, Pacheedaht First Nation, Quatsino First Nation…
Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Lebouthillier Re: Northern Cod
Press Release July 11, 2024 Dear Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Lebouthillier, We write today on a serious matter needing your attention. On behalf of 320,000 workers across the country,…
DFO Announces External Review of March 2024 Incident
Press Release July 8, 2024 Today, Minster Lebouthillier announced that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) would be undertaking a comprehensive external review of the events of March…
Protecting coastal aquatic ecosystems in British Columbia through important restoration work
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada July 9, 2024 Vancouver, BC – Canada’s oceans and waterways are home to diverse ecosystems that play a key role in the health…
Canadian Coast Guard begins 2024 Arctic summer season
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard July 8, 2024 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – The Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) annual Arctic summer operational season is underway. In total, seven CCG icebreakers are…
Statement by Minister Lebouthillier on next steps following the March 26 incident in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada July 8, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario – On March 26, 2024, I was deeply troubled to learn of an incident involving the arrest and release of…
Government of Canada and Heiltsuk Nation reaffirm commitment to local marine emergency response capacity
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada July 4, 2024 Bella Bella, British Columbia – Indigenous Nations and Canada share ties to oceans and waterways that span generations. Often the…
SCO Launches Pakitawawin: A New Marketing Guide for Freshwater Fishers
Press Release July 4, 2024 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — Today the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is pleased to announce the release of the Pakitawawin Marketing Guide for Freshwater…
