Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Minister Hunter Tootoo (Nunavut) is taking action to protect five aquatic species at risk and the habitats critical for their survival or recovery. This is a significant advance for species at risk and underscores the government’s commitment to listen to the advice of scientists. To protect the critical habitat … Read more
A troop of 20 new fishery officers have graduated from the Fishery Officer Trainee program at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Training Academy in Regina, Sask. and will be joining the ranks of the Conservation and Protection Branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Allan MacLean, Director General, Conservation and Protection Program, was on hand to congratulate … Read more
Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Minister Hunter Tootoo (Nunavut) and Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) discussed exciting and innovative career opportunities in marine sciences with high school and university students at the Canadian Museum of Nature. As part of an interactive event during Science Odyssey week, the Ministers talked with scientists and … Read more
The Ministerial Advisory Panel on the Last In, First Out (LIFO) policy specific to Northern shrimp will be holding seven public consultation meetings in the following communities: May 10, Iqaluit, NU May 24-25, St. John’s, NL May 26, Gander, NL May 28, St. Anthony, NL May 30, Mary’s Harbour, NL May 31, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, … Read more
On April 29, Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Minister Hunter Tootoo (Nunavut) concluded a series of successful meetings during Seafood Expo Global in Brussels, Belgium. During this Ministerial mission, Minister Tootoo met with Canadian exporters, European importers as well as representatives from governments and the diplomatic community. Trade and sustainable economic development were a … Read more
Following a meeting during the Seafood Expo Global in Brussels, Belgium, Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Minister Hunter Tootoo (Nunavut) and Karmenu Vella, European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, signed a joint statement to work together more closely to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the world’s oceans. “We cannot afford … Read more
Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Minister Hunter Tootoo (Nunavut) will attend Seafood Expo Global in Brussels, Belgium April 26 to 28, 2016, to boost Canada’s sustainable fish and seafood industry. The minister will meet with senior European Union officials to voice Canada’s strong support for continued access to European markets for the Canadian lobster … Read more
Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Minister Hunter Tootoo (Nunavut) announced the winning bid for the procurement of seven new survey vessels for the Canadian Hydrographic Service to support the seabed surveying and charting of Canada’s navigable waters. The $5.3 million contract has been awarded to Kanter Marine Inc. of St. Thomas, Ont. The vessels … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard has transferred a fast rescue craft to the Maritimes branch of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. The fast rescue craft was previously used by the staff of the CCGS Courtenay Bay at the Coast Guard SAR lifeboat station based in Saint John, New Brunswick.The Auxiliary will use the vessel for search and … Read more
On behalf of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Minister Hunter Tootoo (Nunavut), Liberal MP Colin Fraser (West Nova, N.S.) awarded the Harbour Authority of East Ferry with Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s National Environmental Stewardship Prix d’Excellence. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-3474.
