Senate committee encourages further study of Indigenous rights-based fisheries
Press Release June 23, 2021 After an initial examination under its general mandate, the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans encourages further study of the implementation of Indigenous rights-based…
Media advisory: Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard announces funding for Indigenous coastal communities to enhance marine safety across Canada
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard Victoria, B.C. – The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, and her Parliamentary Secretary Terry Beech, will…
Government of Canada invests in partnerships to support freshwater habitat research
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 16, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – Freshwater habitats include the numerous lakes, rivers, streams and waterways that are part of Canada’s diverse aquatic ecosystem.…
Atlantic provinces continue collaboration to encourage growth in aquaculture industry
Press Release 16 June 2021 FREDERICTON (GNB) – A new memorandum of understanding has been signed by the ministers responsible for aquaculture in the Atlantic provinces to continue collaborating on…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada held Lobster Science Partnership Roundtable
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 16, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – Coming together to exchange ideas on key research questions and new areas of work is important to…
Government of Canada builds on success under the Ghost Gear Fund with second call for proposals
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 10, 2021 Ottawa, ON – Lost, abandoned and discarded fishing gear, or ‘ghost gear,’ is one of the largest causes of marine…
Canada launches transformative effort to save Pacific salmon
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 8, 2021 Vancouver, British Columbia – Pacific salmon have social and cultural significance for many Canadians and they are economically vital to…
Statement: Minister Jordan issues statement on cooperative path forward with Potlotek First Nation
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada “I am pleased to announce today that we have reached an understanding that will see Potlotek First Nation fishing for a moderate livelihood…
Take the Pledge to Stand with Canada’s Fish and Seafood Community for the Future of Sustainable Seafood Development
Press Release OTTAWA, ON: Seafood is major jobs, low carbon, food security and sustainable Blue Economy opportunity for Canada. As the federal government continues consultations to develop its national Blue…
Potlotek and DFO Find a Cooperative Way Forward
Press Release June 4, 2021 Since the launch of the Mi’kmaw Treaty Rights-based fishery last fall, many Mi’kmaw harvesters have had First Nation authorized gear and equipment seized. Tomorrow, that…
