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Canada announces a mackerel bait fishery. The Government of Canada says it is taking decisive action to rebuild its Atlantic mackerel stock, which has faced important declines over the last […]
Licensing decision raises serious questions about Canada’s commitments. Minister Joyce Murray’s decision not to issue salmon aquaculture licences in the Laich-kwil-tach territory, referred to as the Discovery Islands region of […]
Canada announces vast network of MPAs. The blueprint for a vast network of marine protected areas (MPAs) across the northern third of Canada’s West Coast has been unveiled after more […]
Canada publishes guidance on marine conservation measures. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has published the Government of Canada’s 2022 Guidance for Recognising Marine Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECM). The […]
Funding to support lobster quality projects in Nova Scotia. The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia (NS) has announced total funding of more than $7 million for […]
Canadian funding to improve onboard handling of lobster. The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia (NS) has announced funding support to the Maritime Fishermen’s Union Inc.’s (MFU) […]
New offshore fisheries science vessels for Canada. The Canadian Coast Guard has officially dedicated into service the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) John Cabot. This is the third of three Offshore Fisheries […]
Canadian Coast Guard partners with Indigenous coastal communities to enhance marine safety. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous coastal communities to […]
Nova Scotian plans to revitalise oyster industry. The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia (NS) have announced funding support to the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy […]
Two new dedicated marine response vessels for Canada. The Government of Canada and the Quatsino and Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nations have announced the arrival and launch of two new dedicated […]
Quebec Fisheries Fund grants more than $1m for projects in Gaspé region. The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec have announced more than $1 million in funding to […]
Fishing harbour in Vancouver secures investment The Government of Canada is making investments through Budget 2021 to help renew the Small Craft Harbour at False Creek, in Vancouver. This funding […]
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 invests in Nova Scotian fishing harbours. The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, has announced that the Government of Canada is investing $22 […]
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 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 […]
Quebec Fisheries Fund grants more than $1 million for 13 projects across the province. The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are announcing funding of more than $1 million […]
Canada fights against IUU, exactEarth to provide Advanced AIS services for MDA’s Dark Vessel Detection Programme. exactEarth Ltd. (“the Company”) (TSX: XCT), announces that it has signed an agreement with […]
$3M Prince Edward Island seafood investment. The Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island are making strategic investments in the Island’s fish and seafood sector through the […]
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