St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – An assessment to be conducted this summer of the MV Manolis L, a shipwreck in Notre Dame Bay off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, will inform the development of Canadian Coast Guard plans for the recovery of the vessel’s cargo of an estimated 462 tons of fuel, 60 tons … Read more
On the campus of Dalhousie University, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is contributing $250,000 to the Ocean School pilot program. The Ocean School program aims to promote a better understanding of our oceans, connect Canada’s youth with these fascinating bodies of … Read more
Small craft harbours play an important role in providing coastal communities and the commercial fishing industry with safe and accessible facilities. With more than 76,000 Canadians employed in this sector, the Government of Canada is making investments that will continue to support the growth of this industry and provide economic opportunities for middle-class Canadians. Treasury … Read more
Government House Leader and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) issued a statement: “I congratulate Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) staff at the National Aquatic Animal Health Laboratories for achieving accreditation to the International Organization for Standardization’s ISO 17025,” he said. “ISO 17025 is the single most important … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada recently modified the eligibility criteria for acquiring an inshore fishery enterprise in Quebec. As of April 1, 2016, DFO requires a fisher or assistant fisher certificate issued by the Bureau d’accréditation des pêcheurs et des aides-pêcheurs du Québec in order to manage a commercial fishery enterprise. This change harmonizes the two … Read more
Government House Leader and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) issued a statement: “After a thorough review of the Ministerial Advisory Panel Report on the Northern Shrimp fishery’s Last in, First Out (LIFO) policy, I wish to confirm acceptance of its fundamental recommendation,” he said. “The panel determined that … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) issued the following statement: “The Ministerial Advisory Panel has concluded its independent review of the Last In, First Out Policy, also known as LIFO, for the Northern shrimp fishery, and has delivered its final report to me. I fully appreciate the economic importance of … Read more
Illegal fishing on the high seas is a serious threat to the world’s marine resources and costs the world economy as much as $23 billion a year. Canada and its international partners have joined forces again this year as part of Operation Driftnet to combat this destructive activity. This international enforcement initiative of the North … Read more
Over the last two days, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) and Rick Doucet, New Brunswick Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, co-chaired a meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers. Ministers responsible for fisheries and aquaculture from Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova … Read more
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada will invest, this year, approximately $66.2 million in small craft harbour improvement projects across Quebec. Small craft harbours play an important role in providing coastal communities and the commercial fishing industry with safe and accessible facilities they depend on for their livelihoods. With more than … Read more
