Canadian fishery officers have now completed their work in Operation North Pacific Guard, an annual international law enforcement operation in the high seas of the North Pacific with Canada’s counterparts from the United States, Korea and Japan. The operation largely took part aboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf and included the deployment of a Fisheries and Oceans … Read more
On Sept. 13, 2021, in Campbell River, B.C. Provincial Court, the Honourable Judge R. Lamperson found Nicklaus Templeman, the owner and operator of Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions, guilty of violations under both the Species At Risk and Federal Fisheries Acts. Lamperson ordered Templeman to pay a fine of $5,000 for each violation, for a total of $10,000. … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada continues to work with First Nations across the Maritimes and the Gaspé region of Quebec on the ongoing implementation of their Treaty right to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood while maintaining a sustainable fishery for all harvesters. Building on the success of a previous understanding reached with Potlotek First … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) and the BC Parliamentary Secretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Fin Donnelly, announced $10.23 million in funding for 12 projects under the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund. The full release is available online. Call 343-571-9193. Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.), Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface- Saint Vital, Man.) and Olayuk Akesuk, acting president of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, announced the expansion of the Nauttiqsuqtiit (Inuit Stewardship) Program in Sanikiliuaq, Nunavut, with $3.45 million invested over the next two years to support the program. … Read more
The Government of Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador announced funding— a total contribution of more than $11 million — for 36 projects that focus on equipment modernization, and improving productivity and sustainability in the Newfoundland and Labrador fish and seafood sector. The full release is available online. Call 343-571-9193. Etienne Rich, Grand Chief of … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) announced the new $20 million Whalesafe Gear Adoption Fund, which will help harvesters in Atlantic Canada and Quebec adopt whalesafe gear into their commercial fishing operations. The full release is available online. Call 343-571-9193. Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) announced a new Call for Proposals for the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk. The fund aims to support the recovery and protection of aquatic species at risk by enabling multi-species, place-based and threat-based approaches to recovery. $28.95 million, through Budget … Read more
Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PEI) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $4.8 million dollars to help renew the harbours in the Prince and Queens counties. The full release is available online. Call 343-571-9193. Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development … Read more
The Government of Canada announced the opening of the application process for the second phase of benefit payments under the Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program. This Program helps eligible self-employed fish harvesters — who were not eligible for other financial relief programs — access critical support in dealing with the financial burdens of COVID-19. The … Read more
