Qikiqtaaluk Corporation in collaboration with the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University announces its Chair in Qikiqtani Inshore Fisheries Science, Training and Education
Press Release October 27, 2022 “Qikiqtaaluk Corporation (QC) is excited to advance its commitment to Qikiqtani inshore fisheries by partnering with the Fisheries and Marine Institute (MI) of Memorial University…
Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat Station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Finishes Operational Season
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard October 25, 2022 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut has wrapped up its season,…
New small craft harbour to be built at the Hollow Water First Nation on Lake Winnipeg Manitoba
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Winnipeg, MB – Along Canada’s coasts and inland from the Great Lakes to the Prairie provinces, federally-owned small craft harbours provide the commercial…
NWMB’s 2019 Allocation Policy for Commercial Marine Fisheries
Press Release The NWMB’s 2019 Allocation Policy for Commercial Marine Fisheries (Allocation Policy) provides a fair, open, and transparent process to determine access and allocations for Nunavut-based commercial fishers in…
Removing obstacles for Indigenous fish harvest
Press Release Oct 04, 2022 The province is working to end the requirement for Indigenous people with constitutionally protected rights to fish for food, to hold a domestic fishing licence.…
Canada’s Seafood Farmers Elect New Officers, New Members to the Board of Directors, Electing Two Indigenous Businesses to Board
Press Release October 4, 2022 OTTAWA, ON – During its annual meeting held September 28-29, 2022, the members of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) elected new officers, two new…
Listuguj Mi’gmaq Rangers to Oversee First Nation’s Fall Lobster Fishery
Press Release September 28, 2022 Listuguj Mi’gmaq Rangers to oversee First Nation’s fall lobster fishery New fisheries enforcement protocol with Canada recognizes role of Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation’s own enforcement…
Government of Canada will host Seal Summit for stakeholders to discuss opportunities for industry development
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada September 23, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario – Fisheries and Oceans Canada understands the important role that a healthy ecosystem has in the sustainability of…
NFN: Commercial Fishery Seasonal Closure
Press Release September 22, 2022 2022 Commercial Fishing Season will close on October 31st Nipissing First Nation’s Chief and Council have mandated the closure of the commercial fishery for the…
Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia help support adoption of new and improved on-board handling and holding technologies for lobster fishery
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada September 2, 2022 Lismore, Nova Scotia – Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy.…
