Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) issued a statement: “Every year on June 8th people around the world highlight World Oceans Day. It is a day to reflect on the state of our oceans, share our best practices and be part of a collective movement to conserve and protect … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced Canada will host the second International Fishing Gear Innovation Summit in February 2025. The two-day event will bring together harvesters, technical experts, other governments, and organizations from around the world to share best practices and discuss innovative tools to prevent the … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced the implementation of a data collection plan for Lobster Fishing Area 19, which includes the north side of the Gaspé Peninsula. The data collection plan follows a decision, announced on May 10, to grant new exploratory lobster fishing licenses for Quebec’s North … Read more
At the H2O conference in Halifax, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced the publication of the Blue Economy Regulatory Roadmap. It focuses on five main areas: marine renewable energy and environmental protection, marine spatial planning, maritime autonomous surface ships, ocean technology, and sustainable fishing gear and practices. The … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to reconciliation and the orderly management of the lobster fishery for all harvesters. As such, DFO has worked quickly to address reports of lobster gear tampering with both moderate livelihood and commercial fishing gear in Eastern Nova Scotian lobster fishing areas (LFAs), and particularly in LFAs 26A and … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced $855,000 under the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk for Montréal-based organisation, Whale Seeker. In collaboration with Edgewise Environmental, a Newfoundland-based marine environmental consulting firm, Whale Seeker will deploy its award-winning Möbius technology, which leverages drone and artificial intelligence technology … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) issued a statement: “Following the sighting of a North Atlantic right whale in shallow waters off the northeast coast of New Brunswick last week, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) instituted a 15-day temporary fishing area closure in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 23 … Read more
On May 17, 2024, an endangered North Atlantic right whale was spotted in shallow waters approximately 3-4 kilometers off the northeast coast of New Brunswick, east of Miscou Island. After the whale was detected, Fisheries and Oceans Canada instituted a 15-day temporary fishing area closure in Lobster Fishing Area 23 C. The 15-day closure count begins … Read more
On the evening of May 15, 2024, fishery officers from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, as well as border services officers from the Canada Border Services Agency, seized approximately 109 kilograms of unauthorized elvers at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The elvers were destined to be shipped overseas. The seized elvers are estimated to be worth between … Read more
Minister for Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, N.L.) opened a new small boat basin in Neddies Harbour, Norris Point, N.L. This $3.2 million investment reflects the government’s dedication to fostering economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors. The full release is available online. Contact Jeremy.Collard@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
