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Fisheries minister: Indigenous fishers to operate within established season – Global News
Federal Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard Minister Bernadette Jordan is now weighing in on Nova Scotia’s Indigenous fishing dispute, siding with commercial fishers on when and how Indigenous harvesters are allowed to fish. Ross Lord explains why there are doubts this will ease tensions, and how the Indigenous community is responding. Read More: […]
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Statement – Minister Jordan issues statement on a new path for First Nations to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada March 3, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario “As we approach the 2021 fishing season on the East Coast, I am focused on solutions that protect Indigenous rights, and all those who work in our fisheries in order to provide everyone an opportunity to thrive. We have never stopped working with First Nations […]
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New DFO rules to put moderate livelihood fishery within commercial season – TheChronicleHerald.ca
On Thursday, federal Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan will announce that any future moderate livelihood fishery has to take place within the existing commercial season. As well, the fishery will be conducted under licences issued by her department. A voluntary licence buyout of commercial fishing licences will be used to create room for the new moderate […]
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Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia invest more than $44 million in the fish and seafood sector
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada February 4, 2021 – Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force in our national economy. At the same time, the seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment – competition is intensifying and consumers are looking for sustainability and quality. That is […]
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GNB: New Local Food and Beverages Strategy to benefit the agriculture, agri-food and seafood sectors
18 January 2021 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries has released a new Local Food and Beverages Strategy 2021-2025. The four-year action plan aims to benefit the agriculture, agri-food and seafood sectors across the province and has three core pillars: Grow NB, Buy NB and Feed NB. Performance measures are in […]
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