Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced the continuation of the data acquisition plan for the lobster fishery in Quebec. Starting in the spring of 2025, the Department will issue new exploratory fishing licences to assess the capacity of stocks to support additional catches and ensure responsible development of … Read more
The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick announced funding through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF) for projects in New Brunswick’s fishing and seafood sector. The funding—a total contribution of over $38 million—will help harvesters and processors modernize and test new equipment as well as improve productivity, and increase ecologically friendly practices in … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), in collaboration with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), inspected and decontaminated watercraft to ensure they were free of Zebra Mussels and other AIS, helping to protect Canada’s ecosystems, biodiversity, and economy. This spring through fall, DFO staff and fisheries officers, along with CBSA officers, conducted 804 watercraft inspections at the … Read more
MP Parm Bains (Steveston—Richmond East, B.C.), on behalf of Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.), announced an investment of $32 million over three years for multiple projects in the Pacific Region. These projects cover critical infrastructure improvements at eighteen Pacific Region Harbors, including nine on Vancouver Island, four in the … Read more
Following the fire that caused significant damage to the Grande-Entrée wharf on June 30, 2024, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.), visited the harbour to see the damage first hand and pledged that action would be taken in preparation for the next fishing season. In this context, Minister … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) visited the port of Grande-Entrée to announce temporary measures to support fish harvesters and meet their needs for the opening of the fishery in the spring of 2025. The full release is available online. Contact Andrew.Richardson@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Liberal MP Lloyd Longfield (Guelph, Ont.) announced nearly $1.5 million in funding over two and a half years to the University of Guelph. This funding will support research into the potential effects of diluted bitumen on adult migrating sockeye salmon, focusing on reproductive success and the survival of their offspring. The findings from this study will deepen our … Read more
The fishery officers and crew of the CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier made a safe return to port in Victoria, B.C., having successfully completed this year’s mission to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the North-Pacific. This is a region integral to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, under which Canada is committed to upholding its international obligations. The full release … Read more
In response to growing interest in participating in the seal harvest, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced that personal use seal licences will be available to harvesters in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The focus of this harvest is harp and grey seals which DFO assesses … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced over $830,000 in Quebec Fisheries Fund funding for five projects in the Gaspé Peninsula and the Lower St. Lawrence in Quebec. The Government of Canada’s contribution to these projects is $583,515, while the Government of Quebec is contributing $250,077. The full release is … Read more
