Parliamentary Secretary Beech to hold virtual roundtable discussions on the transition of open-net pen aquaculture in British Columbia
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 22, 2021 Vancouver, British Columbia – The Government of Canada is committed to a responsible plan to transition from open-net pen aquaculture…
Government of Canada releases 2020-21 Pacific Herring Integrated Fisheries Management Plan
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 19, 2021 Vancouver, British Columbia – The Government of Canada is committed to responsibly managing Pacific herring fisheries to ensure the sustainability…
Minister Jordan concludes successful first week of engagement on Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Minister Jordan launched the engagement on Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy on February 8, 2021. Between February 8-12, 2021, she held 9 roundtables with…
Government of Canada and the A-Tlegay Member Nations Sign the Reconciliation Framework Agreement for Fisheries Resources
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 10, 2021 The Government of Canada & A-Tlegay Member Nations British Columbia – Today the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian…
Genome BC: Support for Wild Sockeye Salmon Management
Press Release Vancouver, BC — Sockeye salmon are a significant part of the cultural, social, and economic fabric of British Columbia (BC). Responsible stewardship of wild sockeye salmon fisheries is…
Canadian Seafood Industry Ready to Lead in Blue Economy Strategy Consultations
Press Release Industry’s Blue Economy Strategy 2040 Includes Vision and Action Plan OTTAWA, ON: The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) are pleased to…
Minister Jordan launches engagement on Canada’s new Blue Economy Strategy
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 8, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – With the world’s longest coastline and connected to three oceans, Canada is well positioned to be a…
Saskatchewan fishers optimistic with interlocutor’s recommendations to enhance the inland fishing industry
Press Release Treaty 5, 6, 8 & 10 Territory. Leaders from Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), Métis Nation Saskatchewan (MNS), and the Saskatchewan Cooperative Fisheries Limited (SCFL) welcome the recommendations…
Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia invest more than $44 million in the fish and seafood sector
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 4, 2021 – Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force in our national…
Government of Canada invests in national ocean observation system for improved ocean monitoring
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada January 28, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s oceans are essential to our economy, our ecosystems, and communities from coast to coast to coast…
