New Video Series of Canadian Seafood Leaders Expresses Vision for Canada’s Blue Economy
Press Release OTTAWA, ON: Canada’s commitment to developing a Blue Economy strategy means many things: it’s an opportunity to revitalize our rural and coastal communities; to enhance our dedication to…
Government of Canada announces over $5M in clean tech funding for British Columbia Fisheries and Aquaculture Projects
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Vancouver, British Columbia – Improving the environmental sustainability of our seafood sectors while ensuring they remain competitive in the marketplace is a shared goal…
2021 Newfoundland and Labrador Snow crab quotas increase by 29 per cent
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 29, 2021 St. John’s, NL – The Government of Canada is committed to responsibly managing Snow crab fisheries in Newfoundland and Labrador…
Government of Canada supports Nunavut’s fishing and sealing industries
Press Release From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency CanNor invests over $3.2 million in six projects focused on research, marketing, and training in the territory’s fishing and sealing industries March…
NFN: Spring Moratorium Begins April 1st
Press Release March 22, 2021 In accordance with NFN’s Fisheries Law, the spring moratorium is in effect as of Thursday, April 1st and will remain in effect until the 2021 fishing season begins on Saturday, May…
Building on aquaculture success
Press Release From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Upgrades to Nova Scotia fish farm will increase production, create jobs in Indigenous community March 18, 2021 · Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia · Atlantic…
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Canadian Coast Guard Confirm New Regions’ Boundaries to Improve Services to the Arctic
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Iqaluit, Nunavut – Sustainable fisheries, marine safety, and protection of the marine environment are of critical importance to Arctic communities. In 2018, Fisheries and Oceans and…
Biotoxin Update – Closure Notice – Lax Kw’alaams Fisheries
Press Release 2021-02-11-Biotoxin-Update-10- Download 2020-21 Biotoxin program has concluded for this season, all harvest beaches are closed. Due to COVID-19, technicians were unable to maintain sampling protocols. Effective: January 29,…
Statement – Minister Jordan issues statement on a new path for First Nations to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 3, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario “As we approach the 2021 fishing season on the East Coast, I am focused on solutions that protect…
Minister Jordan calling all Canadians to contribute to our Blue Economy Strategy
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 23, 2021 Ottawa, ON – Canada has the longest coastline in the world leaving us with vast ocean-based resources that can be…
