On World Oceans Day, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) highlighted several actions the Government of Canada is taking to protect and conserve oceans. She announced $2.1 million to fund eight ocean science projects across the country. These projects have been endorsed by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) issued a statement: “June 5th is the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing. Globally, IUU fishing is a major contributor to declining fish stocks and marine habitat ecosystem destruction. It is estimated that IUU fishing accounts … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) announced that for the 2022 fishing season the total allowable catch will increase by 10 per cent for the capelin fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, to 10,225t. This decision recognizes the relatively positive outlook for the stock, helps secure … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Mike Kelloway (Cape Breton-Canso, N.S.) announced a total contribution of over $2 million to help the Verschuren Centre with the development of a land-based oyster hatchery. Once open, the hatchery will prepare broodstock and provide healthy seed, followed by facility decontamination of … Read more
Building on the renewed understanding with Potlotek First Nation reached last month, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has reached an understanding with We’koqma’q First Nation that will see their members fishing jakej (lobster) in pursuit of a moderate livelihood and selling their catch in accordance with an amendment to We’koqma’q’s and Potlotek’s amended Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries … Read more
On Friday April 22, 2022 the Nunavut Court of Justice sentenced George Hudson who pleaded guilty to violations under the Fisheries Act. The Honourable Justice Bonnie Tulloch ordered that the fishing vessel captain pay $35,000 within 6 months. The full release is available online. Call 204-984-4715.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) announced that Fisheries and Oceans Canada has launched a third call for proposals under the Ghost Gear Fund. The Department will provide up to $10 million in funding under this latest call for proposals, and at least 10 per cent of … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) announced that Fisheries and Oceans Canada will host a Seal Summit this fall in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, which responds to one of the nine recommendations made by the Atlantic Seal Science Task Team. The Summit will broaden engagement on … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) announced that the report from the Atlantic Seal Science Task Team is available online. The Task Team was established to gather input on science activities and programs related to seals and their role in the ecosystem in Atlantic Canada and in … Read more
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) and Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, André Lamontagne, announced that the Government of Quebec is joining eight other provinces and one territory as a partner with Fisheries and Oceans Canada in the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund (CFSOF). The CFSOF is a cost-shared fund (70 per cent … Read more
