Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) issued a statement: “On World Fisheries Day, we celebrate the hardworking women and men of Canada’s fisheries. Indigenous and non-indigenous harvesters who employ crew members from their communities, or work with their relatives in the family business. Covid-19 has shown us the resilience and … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) issued a statement: “Our country operated for too long without considering First Nations rights, creating whole systems and institutions without including them,” she said. “As First Nations look to exercise their Treaty Right to pursue a Moderate Livelihood, I want to underscore … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.), Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), together with André Lamontagne, Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, announced seven projects receiving support from the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program to support clean economic growth in Quebec. The Government of Canada is … Read more
The governments of Canada and Quebec announced funding of close to $2 million to improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of Quebec’s fish and seafood sector. The Government of Canada’s contribution to these seven projects amounts to $1,637,943, and the Government of Quebec’ contribution is $189,672. The full release is available online. Call 353-550-9594. The Government of … Read more
Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface- Saint Vital, Man.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $550,000 in two marine environmental data collection projects in Iqaluit, Nunavut. These projects are being funded through the Coastal Environmental Baseline Program under Canada’s $1.5 billion Oceans Protection Program. The full release is available online. Call 343-550-9594.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced the appointment of Allister Surette as Federal Special Representative, a neutral third-party who will communicate with and rebuild trust between commercial and Indigenous fishers. Surette will gather the different perspectives on the issues, … Read more
The Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program has been extended by another two weeks to ensure that as many Canadian fish harvesters as possible can take advantage of it. The online portal will now close on October 19, 2020. The full release is available online. Call 343-550-9594.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada will begin consultations with the Holmalco, Klahoose, Komoks, Kwiakah, Tla’amin, We Wai Kai (Cape Mudge) and Wei Wai Kum (Campbell River) First Nations about the aquaculture sites in the Discovery Islands. The information exchanged will inform the government’s decision on whether or not to renew aquaculture licenses in the area, prior … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) and Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) issued the following statement: “We thank the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs for their leadership and for the open, respectful and constructive conversation today, where we affirmed what the Marshall … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) issued the following statement: “I want to address the ongoing tensions in Nova Scotia’s fisheries. Our Government’s first priority is to ensure everyone involved remains safe. In Canada, anyone can participate in peaceful protests and that process is fundamental to our … Read more
