New fisheries minister for Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada has a new fisheries minister, following Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador announcing changes to his […]
New funding to support wild Atlantic salmon in Canada. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of […]
Historic moment as Canadian cod fishery reopened. Canada has announced the end of the Northern cod moratorium off the north and east coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador. This historic decision […]
Canada agrees fish catch deal with France. Canada’s Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, announced that an agreement has been reached with France […]
Snow crab quota increase for Newfoundland and Labrador. Snow crab is the backbone of the fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s management practices in recent years, supported […]
AKVA acquires Newfoundland Aqua Service. AKVA group ASA has signed a share sale and purchase agreement with the majority shareholders of Newfoundland Aqua Service Ltd. (NAS) to acquire approximately 70 […]
Independent offshore environmental authority called for by NE Canadian fishers. The Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) supports is calling for an independent authority to oversee […]
FISH NL challenges advertising tactics. The Federation of Inshore Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) says an ongoing advertising campaign by the Offshore Fishery Association promoting its economic impact is […]
FFAW Unifor tightens grip on NL fishery; former executive takes helm of fish processing licensing board. The Federation of Independent Sea Harvesters of Newfoundland and Labrador (FISH-NL) is shocked that […]
Canadian Funding to Boost Sustainability – The Government of Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador recently announced funding packages to support the fish and seafood sectors through the […]