Canada invests in BC fishing harbours. The communities on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast are welcoming a significant federal investment that will benefit the local economy and community. Coastal communities across […]
Canada launches new ‘ghost gear’ reporting system. The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, has announced a new online system that makes it […]
Canada invests in new marine conservation efforts. Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, has announced a $976.8M investment through Budget 2021 to continue marine conservation […]
Canada invests in New Brunswick fishing infrastructure. Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, on behalf of Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, […]
Canada extends fisheries and aquaculture clean technology programme. The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, launched the renewed Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology […]
Canada implements measures to save Pacific salmon. Pacific salmon are in a long-term decline, with many runs on the verge of collapse. The Government of Canada is taking decisive steps […]
Canadian Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre milestone. The Government of Canada has reached another milestone for the Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre (ASEC). A bidding process is underway, through requests for proposals, […]
Canada strengthens protections for inshore commercial licence holders. The inshore fisheries of Canada’s East Coast are often family-run businesses that drive rural, local, regional, and national economies. In December 2020, […]
Canada invests in research to study the effects of water contaminants. The Government of Canada is further investing in research to better inform the protection of oceans, lakes, rivers and […]
Salmon farms to be phased-out in part of West Canada. The Canadian Government has announced its intention to phase out salmon farming in a key area of the West coast […]
Canada embarks on new project to protect killer whales. Few species have captured Canadians’ hearts and minds as strongly as the endangered Southern Resident killer whale. Known for their beauty, […]
Government of Canada launches public engagement on first-ever Aquaculture Act. Sustainable aquaculture is a cornerstone of Canada’s fish and seafood sector, playing an important role in the country’s food security and […]