Remains of Adult North Atlantic Right Whale Found off the Southwestern Shore of Nova Scotia
Press Release May 22, 2024 Ottawa, Canada/ Washington, DC — Oceana was alerted that the remains of an adult North Atlantic right whale were found approximately 140 kilometres (75 nautical…
Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government – Lobster Fishing Information Sessions
Press Release May 13, 2024 The Natural Resources Directorate is holding two information sessions for community members interested in lobster fishing on May 16th. To register contact: Rachel Barnaby at…
Creating economic opportunities in the face of climate change: Minister Lebouthillier announces 25 new exploratory lobster fishing licenses on Quebec’s North Shore
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Sept-Îles (Quebec) – In the context of climate change and the resulting warming of the oceans, it is more important than ever for…
Federal Court strikes allocation decision for licences in Nunavut-adjacent waters
Press Release Iqaluit, Nunavut, May 6, 2024 – Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (“NTI”) and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (“QIA”) welcomed a significant victory with the release of a decision from the…
Fisheries Advisory Committee – Call For Applications
Press Release The Natural Resources Directorate (NRD) is looking for community members to join the Fisheries Advisory Committee to advise NRD on Listuguj fishery objectives and bring in community insight,…
Joint Letter to the Prime Minister
Press Release A Responsible Plan for BC Salmon Farming Today, the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture have sent a letter (see link below) to Prime Minister…
NFN – Register as a Commercial Fisher
Press Release Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Registration is now open for 2024 commercial fishers. Complete the 2024 Commercial Fisherman Registration form to register as a commercial fisher. This is…
As International Plastics Treaty Negotiations Conclude in Ottawa, Fight Over Domestic Regulation Rages on
Press Release May 1, 2024 Media contacts: Zoryana Cherwick, Ecojustice, 1-800-926-7744 ext. 277, zcherwick@ecojustice.ca; Lauren Thomas, Environmental Defence Canada, 647-687-2687, lthomas@environmentaldefence.ca; Vaishali Dassani, Oceana Canada, 647-294-3335, vdassani@oceana.ca; Laura Bergamo, Greenpeace Canada, 438-928-5237, laura.bergamo@greenpeace.org. Ottawa,…
NWMB-NMRWB Joint Written Public Hearing to consider the 2024/25 Total Allowable Catch levels for Northern and Striped shrimp in the Western and Eastern Assessment Zone
Press Release April 29, 2024 THE PURPOSE of the Joint Written Public Hearing of the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (NWMB) and Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board (NMRWB, collectively Boards) is…
Building the small craft harbours of tomorrow: Minister Lebouthillier highlights a nearly half-billion dollar investment in Budget 2024
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada April 29, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – From the Atlantic shores of Newfoundland and Labrador to the Arctic Ocean in Nunavut to the Pacific…
