| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is committed to regenerating Canada’s fish stocks so they can continue to provide Canadians with food, income, and employment opportunities for generations to come. Under Canada’s Fisheries Act, modernized in 2019, the Government of Canada has taken steps to promote healthier marine ecosystems and more sustainable fish stocks across the country.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
First Batch of 30 Major Stocks Prescribed to the Fish Stocks Provisions
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Vancouver, BC – The regeneration of wild Pacific salmon populations is fundamental to rebuilding a healthy ocean ecosystem. Wild Pacific salmon are also vitally important for food and cultural purposes, of many Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia. This is why protecting wild salmon stocks and their habitat is a priority for both the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia make a significant investment in salmon research and restoration projects
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy. The seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment – competition is intensifying, consumers are looking for sustainability and quality. That is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) today announced funding support to the Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association (PEIFA) through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF).
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
The Great Lakes are critically important to Canadians, to our environment, and to our economy. Through Budget 2022: A plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the Government of Canada is making strategic investments to protect our freshwater fishery resources, the economies, and people who rely upon them.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
Vancouver, British Columbia – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will be joined by Fin Donnelly, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture for the Government of British Columbia, to make an announcement regarding investments for salmon research and habitat restoration projects under the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
Port Colborne, Ontario – Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, will be joined by Canadian Commissioner of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Jim McKane to make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – On behalf of the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Robert Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, PEI along with the Honourable Jamie Fox, Prince Edward Island Minister of Fisheries and Communities, Prince Edward Island will hold a press conference to make an announcement related to the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
The cod fishery has tremendous economic, cultural and historical importance to the people and communities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
