Lektrike’l Walipotl Electric Boat Project Now in Final Design
Press Release October 13, 2023 HALIFAX—Membertou, Oceans North, Allswater, and BlueGrid by Rimot have officially launched Lektrike’l Walipotl—a project to develop Canada’s first electric lobster fishing boat. The Mi’kmaw naming…
Lax Kw’alaams Fisheries Biotoxin Update (1) – Mussel samples only
Press Release 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 by the Canadian…
GNWT introduces Commercial Fishery Support Pilot Program to assist fishers in the Northwest Territories
Press Release September 28, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) new Commercial Fishery Support Pilot Program (CFSP) is now accepting applications. This funding program is part of the…
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster $1.6M AI-Driven Sensors For Seaweed Measurement Project
Press Release September 28, 2023 Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the AI-Driven Sensors for Seaweed Measurement Project. This project is a collaboration between ocean monitoring company Coastal Carbon, Kitchener,…
Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation expands fall lobster fishery
Press Release LISTUGUJ, QC , Sept. 28, 2023 – Every fall, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation (Listuguj) exercises its Peace and Friendship Treaties rights by fishing lobster. This fall, the…
A new small craft harbour officially opens at the Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada September 22, 2023 Winnipeg, Manitoba – Coastal communities across Canada – including inland Canada – are supported by small craft harbours that make…
New Report Charts Course towards an Electric Future for Nova Scotia’s Lobster Fleet
Press Release September 21, 2023 HALIFAX—A new report from Oceans North shows that Nova Scotia’s lobster fishery is positioned to lead the way towards zero-emission fishing. The study assessed the…
Government of Canada officially re-dedicates vessel in spirit of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard September 15, 2023 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples, based on the recognition…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and its partners confirm the arrival of Zebra Mussels, an aquatic invasive species, in New Brunswick
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada September 14, 2023 Moncton, New Brunswick – Since last summer’s detection of Zebra Mussels in Lake Temiscouata, Quebec, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and…
Treaty Rights Protected Fishery Update
Press Release SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 A message for Mi’kmaw community members Dear community members, Last Friday, we sent a letter to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to…
