Canada’s Salmon farmers respond to the federal government’s decision to renew salmon farming licenses in British Columbia, Canada
Press Release June 22, 2022 The decision is a key validation of the importance of the salmon farming industry to rural, coastal communities and procedural fairness, but greater certainty is…
UBCIC Welcomes Announcement that Canada is Phasing Out Fish Farms in Discovery Islands
Press Release (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – June 22, 2022) Today, Federal Minister Joyce Murray of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard announced…
Minister’s and parliamentary secretary’s statement on federal decision about salmon farms
Press Release June 22, 2022 VICTORIA – Josie Osborne, Minister of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship and Minister Responsible for Fisheries, and Fin Donnelly, Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture,…
Government of Canada outlines next steps in transition from open-net pen salmon farming in British Columbia
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada News release June 22, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario – Wild Pacific salmon are of great importance to communities in British Columbia, both culturally and economically.…
New small craft harbour will improve safety and bring economic benefits to Clyde River
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 21, 2022 The Government of Canada understands the need for safe and accessible harbours for hunters, harvesters, commercial fishers, and others in…
The Government of Canada continues to support Nunavut’s fishing industry
Press Release From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency News release CanNor is investing over $2.4 million toward three projects supporting research, training and marketing June 16, 2022 Fishing and sealing…
Canadian Coast Guard partners with Indigenous coastal communities to enhance marine safety
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard June 15, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario – Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous coastal communities to improve…
Government of Canada releases report on the state of Canadian Pacific marine ecosystems
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 9, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s beautiful West Coast is home to unique marine ecosystems and iconic species, all contributing to the cultural…
On World Oceans Day 2022 the Government of Canada works to conserve Canada’s oceans
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 8, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian waters are home to diverse marine ecosystems, unique features, and important species that contribute not only to…
Nunatsiavut Government: Domestic Fishing Licenses
Press Release June 7, 2022 Domestic fishing licences for the 2022 season in area 12-E and the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area will be available at Nunatsiavut Government offices in Upper…
