Several key species, including North Atlantic Swordfish and Atlantic Bluefin tuna, will benefit from stronger management measures, following the 2011 annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. The meeting wrapped up on Saturday, November 19, 2011 in Istanbul, Turkey, with Members agreeing to strengthen the management of key species, enhance … Read more
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) and Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) unveiled the first of nine 'Hero' Class Mid-shore patrol vessels currently being built for the Canadian Coast Guard. The Coast Guard 'Hero' class vessels are named after Canadian heroes who have given the ultimate sacrifice for Canada. The … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) began a trade and cooperation mission in Yokohama and Tokyo, Japan. Ashfield said Canada and Japan are like-minded partners in the conservation approach to managing fisheries and the two countries have been allies in deterring illegal fishing in the North Pacific. The full release is available online. … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) lent his support to Newfoundland and Labrador exhibitors at the China Fisheries and Seafood Expo in Qingdao, China, where he met with many potential buyers and sellers at what is the largest trade show of its kind in Asia. Exports of fish and seafood from Newfoundland and … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) began a trade and co-operation mission in Qingdao and Beijing, China. Ashfield is hosting industry roundtable meetings between potential importers and exporters of Canadian products while attending the China Fisheries and Seafood Expo in Qingdao, China. The full release is available online. Call 613-990-7537. Fisheries and Oceans … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced major convictions under the Fisheries Act. Pierre Hache and Luc Hache, of New Brunswick, were fined a total of roughly $233,000 at the Gaspe courthouse for various offences. Both offenders pleaded guilty. Justice Lucie Morissette of the Court of Quebec fined Pierre Hache $228,901 for fishing turbot without a licence, … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Randy Kamp (Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission, BC) welcomed participants to the 19th North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission annual meeting in Nanaimo, BC. Membership to the Commission provides Canada with access to data and research results on salmon migration and survival patterns from … Read more
On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB), Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) attended the official opening of the new location of the Catch Certification Program Operations Centre in Tignish, PE. Shea said the new office will benefit fish harvesters by ensuring the long-term economic prosperity of their industry. Call 613-990-7537.
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) welcomed the crew of the first vessel of the Canadian Coast Guard to return from its 2011 Arctic missions, the CCGS Des Groseilliers. During the Arctic summer, the CCG's icebreakers are tasked with search and rescue missions, icebreaking, assistance to commercial shipping and maintenance of aids to … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced that the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization agreed on a package of management and compliance measures for the conservation and rebuilding of key fish stocks under the Organization's responsibility, including cod, Greenland halibut and shrimp, as well as to further protect vulnerable marine ecosystems in the Northwest … Read more
