The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are announcing over $2.5 million in funding for 15 projects in the Gaspé Region and the Magdalen Islands that will help improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of Quebec’s fish and seafood sector. The Government of Canada’s contribution to these 15 projects is $1,941,554. The full release … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans science staff returned from at-sea working aboard the Mersey Venture with the Atlantic Groundfish Council. The data collected will support Canada-U.S. transboundary management activities for a number of shared species important for offshore fisheries in Atlantic Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-990-7538.
After extensive consultations with First Nations, industry and others, and after closely considering the submissions received, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) announced her decision not to renew licences for fifteen open-net pen Atlantic salmon aquaculture sites in the Discovery Islands. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-3474.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) announced the total allowable catch for Pacific herring and the release of the final 2022-23 Pacific herring coast-wide Integrated Fisheries Management Plan. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-3474.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) and Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) celebrated the successful conclusion of the Leadership Forum at the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress. They issued a chairs’ statement, which recognizes the need for increased international action and partnership with … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) together with the Council of the Haida Nation, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, Pacheedaht First Nation and Quatsino First Nation announced progress on the proposed Tang.ɢwan — ḥačxwiqak — Tsig̱is Marine Protected Area (MPA) located 150 km off the west coast of Vancouver Island. A Memorandum of Understanding has … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) welcomed participants to the Fifth International Marine Protected Area Congress – IMPAC5, held from February 3rd to the 9th in Vancouver, B.C. Murray stated “The need to address the crisis of biodiversity loss in our oceans and marine ecosystems is urgent, and Canada is proud … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) launched the new Canada Marine Planning Atlas (the Atlas). The Atlas is an interactive mapping tool that allows users to view and interact with data relevant to marine spatial planning. It includes data on economic, ecological and sociocultural activities that sometimes overlap … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) has announced a new partnership with Ocean Wise and over $430,000 in funding to help amplify the voices of young professionals at IMPAC5. Through this partnership, Ocean Wise is working closely with the IMPAC5 Young Professional Committee to deliver the Coastal Connections Program—a … Read more
On Dec. 17, at COP15, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) announced new support for ocean restoration, conservation, and research across Canada, backed up by $227.5 million in funding, including: An investment of $75 million over the next five years for the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund. An additional investment of $7.5 … Read more
