Minister of Transport launches a new call for proposals to support the removal of abandoned and wrecked vessels in Canadian waters through the Oceans Protection Plan
Press Release From: Transport Canada April 28, 2023 Abandoned and wrecked vessels can be harmful to the environment and to public safety. Abandoning your vessel is also illegal in Canada.…
22 Groups Call For End to Tofino Fish Farm Expansions
Press Release Tofino BC—As fish farms are being closed around British Columbia, Cermaq Canada has requested a fourth permit to expand their operations near Tofino. Cermaq now has only 14…
Oceana Canada to DFO: Stop Overfishing Capelin and Rebuild Stock for Food, Ocean and Economic Security
Press Release April 26, 2023 OTTAWA, ON – With the 2023 capelin fishing quota announcement just around the corner, new polling commissioned by Oceana Canada from leading market research firm…
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Announces $1.3M Virtual Ocean Project For A More Digital Ocean Sector
Press Release Today, alongside project partners, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the $1.3 million Virtual Ocean Project, led by DSA Ocean based in Victoria, BC. This project is creating a…
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Announces $52M In New Project Activity To Build On Success In The Ocean Economy
Press Release Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced $52 million in new, expanded project activity for active phase one OSC projects. This new funding is helping member organizations scale up…
Open Letter: FNLC Calls for The Prime Minister to Act After Parliamentary Report Details Systemic Issues in DFO
Press Release April 17, 2023 Honorable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Honorable Joyce Murray, Minister Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) OPEN LETTER: FNLC Calls for The Prime Minister to…
Métis Nation of Alberta releases results from 2022 fish health monitoring
Press Release Apr 17, 2023 The Métis Nation of Alberta just released a report from fish health monitoring that took place last year on Sturgeon Lake, Lac La Biche, Moose…
Elver Season Closure – See Details
Press Release DFO has stated that there is an overwhelming amount of illegal activity across the entire Maritime region, including unauthorized fishing and violence on the water this past week;…
Abegweit First Nation and Canada sign Collaborative Fisheries Management
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada April 14, 2023 Scotchfort, Prince Edward Island – The Government of Canada remains committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and working with First…
Media advisory: Government of Canada announces significant agreement with Abegweit First Nation
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Moncton, New Brunswick – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister…
