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Minister Byrne Calling on Atlantic Salmon Federation to Sign Joint Declaration to Protect Wild Salmon
March 14, 2025 The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is inviting the Atlantic Salmon Federation to sign a joint declaration for salmon conservation and to work together to call on the Federal Government to increase aquaculture resources. While the province manages the issuances of licenses and some aspects of the wild […]
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Government of Canada announces its first ever strategy to restore and rebuild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 13, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario – Wild Atlantic salmon holds an iconic status in Atlantic Canada and Quebec. They are deeply intertwined with Indigenous cultures and are vital to ecosystem health. Fisheries and Oceans Canada recognizes the decline of Atlantic salmon and is responding to Indigenous communities, partners and stakeholders to […]
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The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick announce more than $13.3 million in funding to support innovation and sustainability in the fisheries sector
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 6, 2025 Shippagan, New Brunswick – Fisheries are vital to many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy in Atlantic Canada. The seafood sector is a rapidly changing environment, with new and innovative technologies being adopted to improve efficiency, seafood quality, and sustainability. To support these new […]
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2025 elver fishery to open with strengthened regulations
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 3, 2024 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – An orderly and well regulated elver fishery is essential for the long term sustainability of this high-value species. Now that strengthened regulations and tracking tools are in place to allow for the harvest, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is consulting with licence holders to […]
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Climate Change Funding for Seafood Companies; Another Call for Applications
Feb 28, 2025 Fourteen seafood companies and related organizations across the province are receiving funding to help reduce their carbon footprint. The projects, supported through the Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund, range from the first zero-emission electric lobster boat in Canada to solar power at lobster and bait facilities. “Addressing climate change continues […]
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Government of Canada hosts the Second International Fishing Gear Innovation Summit
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 27, 2025 Moncton, NB – Yesterday, Fisheries and Oceans Canada concluded the 2nd International Fishing Gear Innovation Summit in Moncton, New Brunswick. This solutions-driven forum showcased the leadership of Canada’s fish harvesting community in protecting the economic prosperity of Canada’s fisheries and coastal communities while finding ways to improve […]
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The Government of Canada makes significant investments in marine safety and supports Indigenous communities through the Oceans Protection Plan
From: Transport Canada February 4, 2025 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples share ties to Canada’s oceans and waterways that span generations. Their in-depth Traditional Knowledge and expertise is critical to protecting our coastal waters now and into the future. Through Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada works closely with Indigenous Peoples and […]
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Media Advisory – Minister of Transport and Internal Trade to make a significant announcement regarding Indigenous partnerships and Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan
TRURO, NS, Feb. 3, 2025– The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, will make an announcement related to Indigenous partnerships and Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan. Media will have an opportunity to ask questions following the announcement. Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Time: 1:30 p.m. (AST) Location: Millbrook First Nation Cultural Centre […]
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Joint Statement – New oyster movement rules in Prince Edward Island to help prevent further spread of MSX
From: Canadian Food Inspection Agency February 3, 2025 On July 11, 2024, Prince Edward Island (PEI) first detected multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) – an oyster disease caused by the Haplosporidium nelsoni parasite. Since that time, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and the Province of PEI have increased sampling and […]
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Indigenous fishers, co-operatives are winners in Ottawa’s shuffle of baby eel quotas – Soo Today
Jan 28, 2025 Michael Tutton, The Canadian Press HALIFAX — Ottawa has issued the latest version of how it is proposing to distribute licences for the lucrative baby eel fishery in the Maritimes. In a letter to stakeholders on Monday, the Fisheries Department says it is maintaining its plan to shift half the quota of […]
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