Incremental Treaty Agreements reached between Government of Canada and Innu Nation of Labrador
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 12, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition of…
Government of Canada launches new $20 million fund to make fishing gear safer for whales
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 11, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – Entanglements in fishing gear can pose serious harm to whales and other marine mammals. They can impact the…
The Government of Canada launches Call for Proposals for projects that protect aquatic species at risk
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 10, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s natural biodiversity plays an important role in our way of life. The health of the environment and…
Coastal First Nations sign Fisheries Resources Reconciliation
Press Release Vancouver, BC – The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. Delivering on…
Government of Canada and Eight Coastal First Nations to Implement Community-based Fisheries and Collaborative Fisheries Governance
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 6, 2021 Vancouver, BC – The Government of Canada is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition…
Canada’s Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program now open for second round applications
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 5, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – Over the past year, COVID-19 has created unique challenges for Canadian fish harvesters who are the economic backbone…
Government of Canada is investing $15 million in two new Small Craft Harbours in Nunavut
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada August 4, 2021 Iqaluit, Nunavut – Canada’s Arctic waters are essential to the livelihoods, identity and natural heritage of Inuit communities. The Government…
Media advisory: Minister of Infrastructure and Communities to make an announcement about funding for the North
Press Release From: Transport Canada Iqaluit, NUNAVUT – The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities of Canada, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra,…
New conviction and additional charges for repeat offender Scott Steer and associates
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Vancouver B.C. – Following his arrest on March 2, 2020, Nanaimo-based commercial crab fishing boat master Scott Steer has again been found guilty of…
Government of Canada making significant progress and investments to protect Canada’s oceans
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada July 22, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – With three oceans surrounding us and the longest coastlines in the world, Canadians are deeply connected to…
