Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced funding of up to $540,000 from 2023 to 2025 for the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF), through the AISPF. The HCTF is a non-profit organization that specializes in funding important conservation projects. This funding will support the ongoing work of the … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued a statement: ” In recent years, the elver fishery has experienced a pattern of increasing and serious challenges, including conservation and safety concerns […] Since the closure of the commercial elver fishery on April 15, 2023, DFO has been consulting with industry, First Nations, and stakeholders to chart a path … Read more
The prosecution of a 24-month major case investigation into the halibut fishery in the Sambro area of Nova Scotia is now complete, with the last sentence given on Feb. 6, 2024. This major investigation resulted in four trials, with five individuals and three companies convicted of 18 violations of the Fisheries Act and Regulations. Charges included failing … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced the return of the commercial Unit 1 redfish this year. To this end, shrimp harvesters will be allocated an allowance to support them. To further reconciliation, a dedicated pool is being created to support indigenous community participation in the fishery. Lebouthillier also announced, … Read more
In a special ceremony at the Atlantic Police Academy in Summerside, PEI, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) celebrated the success and achievements of the latest troop of graduates from its Fishery Officer Initial Training Program. The 28 graduates from Troop 23-3 successfully completed a rigorous 19-week training program that included both classroom and practical training. The … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) and B.C. Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Nathan Cullen announced $86,119,340 for 58 projects receiving funding under the second phase of the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund. The full release is available online. Contact Jeremy.Collard@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick announced funding support to True North Salmon Limited Partnership and Cooke Aquaculture Inc. through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF). The AFF funding — a repayable contribution of over $6.7 million towards total project costs of over $15.6 million — will be used for the purchase … Read more
Liberal MP Patrick Weiler (West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country, B.C.) announced more than $12 million for six projects in British Columbia under the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund. This fund supports projects to conserve and restore our aquatic ecosystems by addressing threats in these environments. The full release is available online. Contact jeremy.collard@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) issued a statement: “Today is a time to remember how important this industry is to Canada. Fisheries are the heartbeat of many Indigenous and coastal communities, like the community where I live. In 2022, Canada exported over $8 billion worth of fish … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced that for the third consecutive year, an interim authorization has been issued to Wasoqopa’q (Acadia), Annapolis Valley, Bear River and Glooscap First Nations. This interim authorizations will see community members fishing and selling their catch in pursuit of a moderate livelihood … Read more
