Statement from Fisheries and Oceans Canada regarding lobster fishing in St. Marys Bay, Nova Scotia
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples based on recognizing rights, respect, collaboration, and partnership. As…
The Government of Canada invests over $65M in Marine Search and Rescue services as part of the Oceans Protection Plan
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard August 28, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario – Canada has one of the world’s most diverse, large and challenging areas of search and rescue responsibility. An effective…
2023 Lobster Fishery Fall Season Announcement
Press Release The Natural Resources Directorate would like to share information with the community about the upcoming fall lobster fishing season. Information on the 21B Lobster Fishery The 21B Fall…
First Nations Coalition Supports Minister’s Decision to Close Open Net-Pen Fish Farms in the Discovery Islands
Press Release August 16, 2023 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh) /Vancouver, B.C.) — The Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation, ‘Namgis First Nation, St’át’imc Chiefs Council, Stó꞉lō Tribal Council,…
DFO delays rebuilding of largest herring population in Canada, jeopardizing recovery and the ecosystem
Press Release August 15, 2023 HALIFAX–Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced last week that the 2023 quota for the largest herring fishery in Canada would be 21,000 tonnes, considerably higher…
Public input will enhance B.C.’s first-ever coastal marine strategy
Press Release Aug. 15, 2023 VICTORIA – Following extensive consultations with British Columbians, the Province has received valuable feedback that will help shape British Columbia’s first-ever Coastal Marine Strategy, co-developed…
Government of Canada launching new commercial whelk fishery in Eastern Nova Scotia
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 11, 2023 Louisbourg, Nova Scotia – New fisheries support economic growth and innovation in coastal communities across the country. The Government of…
Canadian Seafood Farmers Congratulate Minister Diane Lebouthillier as New Fisheries & Oceans Minister
Press Release Ottawa, ON, July 26, 2023 – The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) today welcomed the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier as the new federal Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the…
DFO must rebuild largest herring population in Canada for the benefit of coastal communities and the ecosystem
Press Release July 25, 2023 HALIFAX–Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will soon announce the quota for the largest herring fishery in Canada. The herring stock in the Bay of Fundy…
Canada Leads First High Seas Mission to Fight Illegal Fishing in the North Pacific
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada July 24, 2023 Sidney, British Columbia – The Government of Canada is a world leader in the fight against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing.…
