Today, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced that for the fourth consecutive year, an interim authorization has been issued to Wasoqopa’q (Acadia), Annapolis Valley, Bear River and Glooscap First Nations. This interim authorization will see community members fishing and selling their catch in pursuit of a moderate … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced the launch of the $5-million Indigenous Fisheries Monitoring Fund. This funding supports Indigenous groups as they increase fisheries monitoring and catch reporting activities, which is crucial for maintaining sustainable fisheries. Eligible Indigenous groups can now submit their written proposal to DFO. The fund … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) met with the Nova Scotia Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Kent Smith to discuss mutual interests in protecting the local economies of coastal communities, and ensuring our fisheries are sustainable for years to come. During their meeting, they shared concerns about illegal activity, … Read more
At the Port of Yokohama, Japan, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced the second Canadian-led high seas mission to detect and deter IUU 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. For two months, fishery officers will patrol over 7,500 kilometres … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) joined Ahousaht, Ehattesaht/Chinekint, Hesquiaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht and Tla-o-qui-aht Nations (the five Nations) in announcing a path forward with the signing of the Incremental Reconciliation Agreement for Fisheries Resources. This two-year funding agreement provides the framework for an effective and collaborative approach to governance, management … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced that following several months of recent negotiations, Canada has reached an agreement with France (in respect of St. Pierre and Miquelon) on a sharing arrangement for Atlantic halibut. The agreement, reached on Sept. 20, will allow French harvesters from St. Pierre and … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) issued a statement: “In 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered the Marshall decisions, which affirmed that the 34 Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Nations in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and the Gaspé region of Quebec have a treaty right to fish, hunt, … Read more
Minister for Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, N.L.) announced over $2 million dollars in funding for two projects as part of the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk. This investment directly supports conservation and recovery efforts for species at risk in … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued a statement: “Recently, there has been much speculation and public discussion about the state of enforcement in Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Maritimes Region, encompassing Southwest Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia and Southwest New Brunswick, in light of an ongoing job action. For absolute clarity, fisheries enforcement activity in the Maritimes … Read more
The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick announced funding support to Atlantique Nord Innovation Inc. in Shippagan, N.B., for a project benefiting seafood processing through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF). The AFF funding represents a total contribution of $99,482 towards total project costs of $126,000, and has been used to fund activities … Read more
