Category B lobster licence holders still facing 50-year-old punishment
Press Release HALIFAX, NS, Nov. 4, 2021 – Not many people can withstand the grueling conditions of lobster fishing. Even less can imagine continuing to lobster fish well into the…
UFCA granted intervenor status in legal challenge
Press Release HALIFAX, NS – Earlier today, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court granted the Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance (UFCA) intervenor status in the Potlotek First Nation court case challenging regulations…
Canadian Seafood Farmers Welcome New Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Hon. Joyce Murray
Press Release October 26, 2021 Seafood Farming is Canada’s Engine for the Blue Economy OTTAWA, ON: The members of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) would like to welcome the…
Ontario Supports Food Industry in Thunder Bay Region
Press Release October 25, 2021 Province strengthens agriculture, aquaculture and food processing sectors THUNDER BAY – The Ontario government is providing more than $2.2 million to help support the agriculture,…
Prince Edward Island looks at new opportunities with the resurgence of redfish
Press Release Oct 22 2021 The provincial Department of Fisheries and Communities continues to closely follow the resurgence of the redfish stock in an area of the Gulf of St…
New DFO agreement with four Mi’kmaq bands to fish within season a new step to increase commercial fisheries
Press Release Coalition calls for formal discussions on future of fishery SHEDIAC, NB, Oct. 15, 2021 – Albeit no specific details are being released about the new fishery, the Coalition…
Kespukwitk Communities’ Livelihood Harvest Moves Forward
Press Release Since the launch of the Mi’kmaw Treaty Rights-based fishery in Nova Scotia, Mi’kmaw communities in the traditional Mi’kmaw district of Kespukwitk – Acadia, Annapolis Valley, Bear River and…
Interim understanding reached that will see Bear River and Annapolis Valley First Nations members fishing in pursuit of a moderate livelihood
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada News release October 13, 2021 Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada is committed to renewing its relationship with Indigenous peoples. To this…
Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat North Finishes Summer Season
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard September 22, 2021 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut completed its fourth season…
Canadian Agri-Food Statement for the United Nations Food Systems Summit
Press Release Canadian agri-food production leaders unite to celebrate achievements and commit to continue to advance Canada’s leadership role in the production of safe, sustainable and nutritious food ahead of…
