Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick fund new technology for snow crab vessels
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 7, 2023 Moncton, New Brunswick – With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry…
Federal Government loses bid to block application on fisheries consultation
Press Release November 01, 2023 Court application by commercial fishing organizations moves forward to examine the process and consultation on Rights and Reconciliation Agreement (RRA) on fisheries SHEDIAC, New Brunswick…
The Government of Canada announces increased marine pollution surveillance in Canada’s North
Press Release From: Transport Canada October 31, 2023 Protecting the environment and a strong economy work hand-in-hand. The National Aerial Surveillance Program (NASP) ensures that our transportation system is working…
New Science for Depleted Northern Cod Stock Highlights Importance of Evidence-based Management, Oceans North Says
Press Release October 25, 2023 HALIFAX—Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced that, after more than three decades, it is highly likely that the 2J3KL northern cod stock is no…
Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut completes operational season
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard October 25, 2023 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut has wrapped up its…
Federal Court affirms validity of recognition of Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation’s rights and Indigenous laws regarding its fisheries in agreement with Canada
Press Release October 19, 2023 Organizations representing non-Indigenous commercial fishers had sought to have recognition declared illegal and invalid LISTUGUJ, QC — The Federal Court of Canada has upheld the…
NFN: Commercial Fishery Closes for the 2023 Season on October 31
Press Release October 19, 2023 Nipissing First Nation’s Chief and Council have mandated the closure of the commercial fishery for the 2023 season effective Monday, October 31, 2022 at 9:30…
QIA is strengthening the Inuit economy and improving the well-being of Inuit within Fisheries Reconciliation Agreements
Press Release Iqaluit, Nunavut, October 17, 2023 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is challenging the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in court for a recent decision to transfer valuable…
MNO Launches Fish Monitoring Program
Press Release October 17, 2023 Respect for the lands and waters is a fundamental element to Métis culture and way-of-life. Therefore, awareness and understanding concerning of the health of our…
Supreme Court Decision on Impact Assessment Act Puts Ocean and Vulnerable Ecosystems at Risk
Press Release OTTAWA—Today, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in a 5-2 decision that much of the Impact Assessment Act is unconstitutional. “The decision is a blow to vulnerable ecosystems…
