In support of the Government of Canada’s commitment to reconciliation, and at the request of the Prince Edward Island Abegweit First Nation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is renaming the small craft harbour at Savage Harbour, PEI. From this day forward, Savage Harbour Small Craft Harbour will be known as “Crowbush Cove Wharf” Small Craft Harbour. … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is taking action to prevent the introduction and spread of all AIS, including Zebra Mussels. This summer, DFO conducted roadside inspections along the Trans-Canada Highway at the Manitoba and Ontario border. Following the success of the first blitz weekend in June, DFO’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program staff and fishery officers, … Read more
On July 30, a significant landslide occurred in the lower Chilcotin River, a major tributary to the Fraser River, and severely disrupted the river habitat, blocking upstream migration of adult Chinook and Sockeye salmon, and degrading water quality. Since the slide occurred, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has been working collaboratively with Tŝilhqot’in National Government, First Nations … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) will launch a small-scale experimental pilot project on striped bass by-catch in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 25 for the current fishing season. The data gathered from this project, along with information from ongoing consultations announced by the Minister on July 15, 2024, could inform … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced the official opening of the new Welcome Centre at Snootli Creek Hatchery in Bella Coola, B.C. The opening marks the completion of a seven-year major project to refurbish and modernize infrastructure and fish culture systems at the Snootli Creek Hatchery facility. The full … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced the Government’s intention to construct a new community-run hatchery on the Kitwanga River, a tributary of the Skeena River. The hatchery will be built by the Government of Canada and operated by Gitanyow Nation. Construction on the facility is expected to … Read more
On July 2, 2024, River Road Films Ltd. pleaded guilty to unlawfully capturing drone footage of Northern Resident Killer Whales (NRKWs) activity by operating too close to a pod at a rubbing beach on Vancouver Island, B.C. River Road Films Ltd. was fined $25,000 and prohibited from using or distributing the drone footage. The full release is … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced the government’s intention to construct a new Pacific salmon hatchery in Prince George, B.C., to support conservation and rebuilding of Chinook and sockeye salmon. The proposed hatchery will be built through federal investments under the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative and operated by … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced up to $1 million in funding over the next two years to support scientific research towards addressing knowledge gaps in our understanding of MSX. She also announced a Science Summit on MSX that will occur in Fall 2024, which will gather experts and partners … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced significant investments in the the Magdalen Islands archipelago’s fishing harbours. Over the next three years, $41.8 million will be invested to ensure that the region’s fish harvesters and fishing industry have access to harbour infrastructure that meets their needs and is … Read more
