Government of Canada announces funding for seal and sea lion science projects across Canada
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada September 12, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario – Coastal and Indigenous communities rely on healthy ecosystems and sustainably managed fisheries for their livelihood. Collaborating with…
Auditor General of Alberta: Auditor General releases 2022 Annual Report
Press Release December 7, 2022 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada… The findings and recommendations contained in the Report of the Auditor General—November 2022 speak to the importance of reporting on program results…
While DFO and BC Delay, all West Coast US States Take Action and Ban Open Net-Pen Fish Farms
Press Release (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – November 23, 2022) On November 18, 2022, Washington State joined California, Oregon, and Alaska in banning open net-pen…
Open Letter: UBCIC concerned that Canada and BC are prioritizing fish farm industry over wild salmon
Press Release November 9, 2022 Dear Minister Murray and Minister Osborne, We urge you to take decisive action and remove all open net-pen fish farms from BC waters as soon…
Building our marine economy: Government of Canada concludes successful Seal Summit
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 9, 2022 St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – The fishing industry has long been an important source of economic growth and development in…
Media advisory: Fisheries and Oceans Canada welcomes media to the Seal Summit
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard welcomes Indigenous partners, the…
The Government of Canada releases results of the first five years of the Oceans Protection Plan
Press Release From: Transport Canada November 7, 2022 Whether in the Atlantic, Pacific, or Arctic oceans, the health and protection of our coastline—the longest in the world—is critical to our…
Renewal of interim understanding that will see Acadia, Annapolis Valley, Bear River and Glooscap First Nation members fishing in pursuit of a moderate livelihood
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – The Government of Canada continues to engage with Indigenous communities to further implement the Supreme Court of Canada Marshall…
Government of Canada and K’ómoks First Nation announce collaboration on Area-Based Aquaculture Management Pilot Program
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada October 28, 2022 Vancouver, British Colombia – The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with First Nations and managing a…
Qikiqtaaluk Corporation in collaboration with the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University announces its Chair in Qikiqtani Inshore Fisheries Science, Training and Education
Press Release October 27, 2022 “Qikiqtaaluk Corporation (QC) is excited to advance its commitment to Qikiqtani inshore fisheries by partnering with the Fisheries and Marine Institute (MI) of Memorial University…
