| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
On October 29, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) scientists presented a comprehensive update of the latest scientific knowledge of North Atlantic right whales (NARW) and their potential for recovery to stakeholders and interested Canadians.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
From October 13-17, 2025, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, participated in multi-day tour of British Columbia and Yukon, engaging with Indigenous leaders, fishery stakeholders, and scientific experts on shared priorities in conservation, trade, reconciliation, and fisheries modernization.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Today, Gitxaała Nation and the Government of Canada are taking a united step to ensure these ecosystems remain healthy and abundant for the future, showcasing how Nation-to-Nation collaboration can achieve meaningful marine conservation. Chief Councillor Linda Innes of Gitxaała Nation and the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced the establishment of the Banks Marine Refuge, a new protected area in Nłuut'iksgm Laxyuubm Gitxaała (sacred Gitxaała Territory) on the north coast of British Columbia.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Today, the President of the Haida Nation, Gaagwiis Jason Alsop, and the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, formally announced two marine refuges on Haida Gwaii: G̱aw Ḵáahlii and X̲aana K̲aahlii. The marine refuges will protect multiple species of salmon, sea birds and their habitat, and other important species such as herring and harbour seals.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has successfully concluded its participation with the United States in Operation Sea Dog 2025, a multi-agency international enforcement initiative focused on marine border intelligence, fisheries compliance, and conservation.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is taking action to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. These species threaten freshwater ecosystems, infrastructure, and the economy by reproducing rapidly, disrupting native habitats, damaging water intake systems, and creating costly challenges for industries and local communities. Canadians can help prevent the spread of AIS by properly cleaning, draining and drying their watercraft before moving them to new bodies of water.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Canada’s seafood industry is a global leader in sustainability and innovation, driving economic growth, supporting coastal communities, and delivering the highest quality fishery products to U.S. market and other trading partners.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Minister of Community Services for Nunavut, the Honourable David Akeeagok, and the federal Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, will co-chair a meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM). Topics to be discussed include: advancement and collaboration of Canada’s economic priorities within the fish and seafood sector, sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture, and managing aquatic invasive species. A media availability with the co-chairs will conclude the CCFAM meetings.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a serious problem around the world, posing a significant threat to fish populations and damaging marine environments. IUU fishing also jeopardizes the incomes of law-abiding harvesters and fishing industries and puts food supplies at risk for millions of people.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials, as well as officials from the Canadian Coast Guard, will provide a wrap-up of this year’s Operation North Pacific Guard mission, a high seas mission to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the North Pacific Ocean.
