Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia help support the redevelopment of the oyster industry in Bras d’Or Lake
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada May 27, 2022 Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy. The seafood sector is…
Gahcho Kué mine and Government of the Northwest Territories partner on bridge project to restore fish habitat
Press Release May 26, 2022 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is partnering with Gahcho Kué Mine to build a bridge at the Redknife River crossing on the Mackenzie…
We’koqma’q First Nation to Begin Livelihood Fishery
Press Release Mi’kmaw Harvesters from We’koqma’q First Nation have worked together to build a Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plan for their community and will be joining other communities on the waters…
We’koqma’q First Nation joining Potlotek First Nation in fishing in pursuit of a moderate livelihood
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Building on the renewed understanding with Potlotek First Nation reached last month, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has reached…
GNB: Key achievements realized in first year of local food and beverages strategy
Press Release 19 May 2022 FREDERICTON (GNB) – Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson announced today that a number of key objectives from the Local Food and Beverages Strategy…
Arctic Aerial Surveillance leads to significant penalties of $35,000 for Captain of a Nunavut Fishing Vessel
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada May 16, 2022 On Friday April 22, 2022 the Nunavut Court of Justice sentenced George Hudson who pleaded guilty to violations under the…
Government of Canada launches third call for proposals under the Ghost Gear Fund
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada May 13, 2022 Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada is working hard to protect our oceans and the marine life they sustain.…
DFO minister violating spirit and intent of LILCA by ignoring concerns over shrimp quotas
Press Release May 13, 2022 The Nunatsiavut Government is taking the position that the recent decision of Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray to deny an increase in shrimp quotas in waters…
Atlantic Seal Science Task Team Report Released
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada May 11, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario – It is imperative that Canada balances healthy ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and the vitality of coastal and Indigenous…
New DNA insights can help transform Arctic marine biodiversity and fisheries management
Press Release Nunavut Fisheries Association and eDNAtec form research alliance: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge with eDNA Newfoundland & Labrador – May 10, 2022 – There are significant knowledge gaps relating to Canada’s biodiversity…
