Oceana Canada to DFO: 2023 Fishing Quota Decisions Must Mark the Turning Point in Rebuilding the Long-Term Health of Fisheries and Oceans
Press Release April 13, 2023 Ottawa, Traditional, Unceded Territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People – As the 2023 fishing season begins, Oceana Canada is urging Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to…
Reopening of seasonal Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue stations in Quebec
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard April 12, 2023 Québec, Quebec – The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations in Cap-aux-Meules, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Kegaska, Québec City, Rivière-au-Renard and Tadoussac have…
Violence and DFO Mis-Management in the Nova Scotia Elver Fishery
Press Release April 6, 2023 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs has recently been informed about an incident that happened in the Kespukwitk area yesterday, where a Mi’kmaw Elver…
Canada continues strong measures to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 31, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario – Maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems and protecting biodiversity are top priorities for the Government of Canada. That is…
Fund supports robot marine monitoring, ‘blue’ economy
Press Release March 28, 2023 VICTORIA – B.C.-based “blue” technology and innovation is creating jobs for British Columbians, building a sustainable ocean economy, cutting the cost of ocean research and…
Canada Announces Decision to Maintain the Total Allowable Catch in Newfoundland and Labrador Shrimp Fishing Areas 5 and 6
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 27, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario – Healthy ecosystems are essential for the long-term success and sustainability of Canada’s fisheries, which continue to play…
Government of Canada launches call for proposals to support greater Indigenous participation in the Oceans Protection Plan
Press Release From: Transport Canada March 27, 2023 Indigenous Peoples have had fundamental ties with Canada’s oceans and waterways for generations. Indigenous knowledge and expertise are critical to protecting our…
St. Mary’s FN: Elver Community Update
Press Release March 23rd, 2023 Community Update on Elver (Glass Eel) Fishery ILR4…
Statement by the Minister of Transport about the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s investigation report on the fishing vessel Chief William Saulis
Press Release From: Transport Canada March 22, 2023 Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, issued this statement about the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s investigation report on…
Industry-wide surveillance issue identified in 2020 sinking of the fishing vessel Chief William Saulis
Press Release Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, 22 March 2023 — Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is issuing a recommendation to enhance commercial fishing safety in Canada. It is issued as…
