Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) launched its fourth annual high seas patrol to detect and deter IUU fishing in the North Pacific Ocean. The mission, known as Operation North Pacific Guard (Op. NPG), is led by DFO fishery officers and supported by the Canadian Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Canadian patrol … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joanne Thompson (St. John’s East, N.L.) announced Canada will host the 12th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) Spring 2027, in Halifax, N.S. The full release is available online. Contact Ira.Khedkar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) visited the French River Harbour on Prince Edward Island to highlight investments from the Spring Economic Update to DFO’s Small Craft Harbours Program. The funding will allow DFO to undertake repairs, upgrades and dredging at small craft harbour facilities across Canada, including the French River Harbour, where … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joanne Thompson (St. John’s East, N.L.) highlighted investments from the Spring Economic Update to DFO’s Small Craft Harbours Program. At Camp Cove Harbour in Lower Argyle, N.S., the funding will allow for the reconstruction of wharves 401 and 402. There are 53 vessels at the harbour and … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joanne Thompson (St. John’s East, N.L.) highlighted investments from the Spring Economic Update to DFO’s Small Craft Harbours Program. Central Port Mouton Small Craft Harbour in Nova Scotia will receive funding to allow for the reconstruction of floating dock system 802 and the options analysis for breakwater 302. This … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Mike Kelloway (Sydney—Glace Bay, N.S.) new investments from the Spring Economic Update to DFO’s Small Craft Harbours Program. Port Morien harbour in Nova Scotia will receive funding to allow for the reconstruction of the main breakwater (301). The full release is available online. Contact Ira.khedkar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca. Minister of Fisheries, … Read more
Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, B.C.) highlighted key investments from the Spring Economic Update to protect endangered whales and their habitats. This proposed investment will see $163.8 million dedicated to continue the important work done under the Whales Initiative over the next 5 years, providing immediate and comprehensive action to protect whales. The … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced the management approach for the annual Food Fishery, in Newfoundland and Labrador. Following a public survey that drew more than 9,500 responses, as well as science advice and stakeholder input, DFO will establish a Food Fishery season that will run from Memorial Day/Canada Day to Labour Day each year. The fall fishery will … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) highlighted new investments from the Spring Economic Update to DFO’s Small Craft Harbours Program. The full release is available online. Contact Ira.Khedkar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Deputy House Leader of the Government Arielle Kayabaga (London West, Ont.) was in Chatham-Kent, Ont., to highlight Spring Economic Update 2026 investments will support infrastructure improvements at two Ontario harbours. The full release is available online. Contact Ira.Khedkar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
