Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced that a new license for Arctic Surf Clam will be issued to the Five Nations Clam Company. This decision will significantly enhance Indigenous participation in the offshore fishery in Atlantic Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-990-7537. Liberal MP Rémi Massé (Avignon-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia, … Read more
Liberal MP Rémi Massé (Avignon-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia, Que.) announced that Fisheries and Oceans Canada will acquire the Carleton-sur-Mer wharf, which had been owned until now by Transport Canada. In addition, the Department will carry out major work in accordance with the Town of Carleton-sur-Mer project objectives. The full release is available online. Call 418-648-5474.
Denise Frenette, Director General, Small Craft Harbours Program presented a 2016 Prix d’Excellence in the category of National Harbour Authority Achievement to the Seyem’ Qwantlen Harbour Authority. The Government of Canada is pleased to recognize the volunteer members of the Harbour Authority and their dedication and commitment to the community of Fort Langley in British Columbia. … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced amendments to the Fisheries Act that would restore lost protections and incorporate modern safeguards to protect our fish and their habitat for generations to come. The proposed amendments introduced would restore the protections to all fish and fish habitats that were lost with changes that … Read more
Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, issued a Request for Proposal to solicit bids for the lease of two vessels capable of towing large commercial ships, including tankers and container ships, to respond to vessels in distress off the coast of British Columbia. These two vessels will augment the Canadian Coast … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced that Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) has asked Canada’s Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Mona Nemer, to lead an independent expert panel to provide recommendations on the appropriate use and consideration of scientific evidence in protecting the marine environment in decision-making on … Read more
The Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island announced $2.4 million through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund to the Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association to improve the effectiveness, quality and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector. The $4,608,000 project with the PEIFA involves infrastructure and equipment investments to improve the effectiveness of … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced new fishery management measures for gear configuration for the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence snow crab fishery that will reduce risks to these whales and help ensure their survival. These new fishery measures take into account feedback that was shared at the Ministerial … Read more
The Haida Nation and the Government of Canada have agreed to increase the level of protection at the SGaan Kinghlas – Bowie Seamount Marine Protected Area by closing all bottom-contact fishing. This closure shows a precautionary management approach to protection of sensitive benthic habitats in support of the MPA objectives. The full release is available online. … Read more
The Government of Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador announced $641,518 to improve the effectiveness, quality and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector. The contributions fall under the infrastructure pillar of the AFF and will supply eight fishing enterprises with new automated longline hauler systems and insulated tubs. This equipment will help … Read more
