| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
The following 10 projects are receiving funding under the Canadian Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR) to support conservation and recovery efforts.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Canada’s marine species are a precious resource and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)’s mandate is to help sustain and protect them, now and for the future.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
On behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Member of Parliament for Acadie-Bathurst Serge Cormier, and the Honourable Pat Finnigan, New Brunswick’s provincial Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, will hold a joint news conference to announce an important investment for New Brunswick, via the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
An orderly and well regulated elver fishery is essential for the long term sustainability of this high-value species. Now that strengthened regulations and tracking tools are in place to allow for the harvest, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is consulting with licence holders to finalize an opening date in the coming weeks.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Small craft harbours are at the heart of many coastal communities. They bring people together for work and recreation, while providing safe and accessible facilities for the fish and seafood industry, which employs approximately 45,000 Canadians.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada concluded the 2nd International Fishing Gear Innovation Summit in Moncton, New Brunswick.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
The Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) model is a conservation finance model that brings together partners and multi-partner investments to advance marine and terrestrial stewardship and coastal economies over the long term. It’s recognized around the world as a powerful tool to advance durable, large-scale conservation projects coupled with sustainable economic and community development.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
With the longest coastline on the planet and approximately 20% of the world’s freshwater resources, Canada is home to incredibly diverse aquatic ecosystems.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
To help facilitate on-the-ground preventative action against aquatic invasive species, Fisheries and Oceans Canada launched the $8.75 million Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF) in 2023.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will announce funding for projects to help combat aquatic invasive species across Canada.
