| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
Seven projects in the Magdalen Islands funded by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) under the Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF).
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
The governments of Canada and Quebec are announcing funding of close to $2 million to improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of Quebec’s fish and seafood sector. The Government of Canada’s contribution to these seven projects amounts to $1,637,943, and the Government of Quebec’ contribution is $189,672.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry as an integral contributor to local and regional economies. This is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) today announced funding to support a project by the PEI Marine Science Organization, through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and Member of Parliament for Burnaby North – Seymour Terry Beech will provide an important update related to BC coastal waters.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
Québec (Quebec) - The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, along with Andre Lamontagne, provincial Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, will hold a virtual press conference to announce support Quebec Fish and Seafood industry
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and MP for Gaspésie─Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, with Mr. André Lamontagne, Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, will hold a conference call to announce support to the Quebec fisheries and aquaculture industry.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Canada’s Arctic waters are imperative to the livelihoods, culture, and identity of Nunavut Inuit. The Government of Canada is working in partnership to protect these ecosystems for future generations.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
In September 2017, the Coastal Environmental Baseline Program was launched as part of the national Oceans Protection Plan. The Program provides $50.8 million over five years to collect biological and oceanographic data to characterize the current state of six key coastal ecosystems in Canada. The coastal ecosystems were chosen for their high or potential for increasing vessel traffic and coastal development. These selected ecosystems are the Port of Vancouver, BC; Port of Prince Rupert, BC; St. Lawrence Estuary, QC; Port of Saint John, NB; Placentia Bay, NL; and Iqaluit, NU.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
In September 2017, the Coastal Environmental Baseline Program was launched as part of the national Oceans Protection Plan. The Program provides $50.8 million over five years to collect biological and oceanographic data to characterize the current state of six key coastal ecosystems in Canada.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
The role of the Federal Special Representative (FSR) is to facilitate open communication as a neutral third party with the aim to rebuild trust and cooperation among Indigenous and non-Indigenous fish harvesters. The FSR is a dedicated, neutral, and senior third-party official to whom both parties can direct their concerns.
