Biography - Allister Surette
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
Mr. Allister Surette has been President and Vice-Chancellor of Université Sainte-Anne since July 1, 2011.
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Government of Canada appoints Federal Special Representative to facilitate discussions between commercial lobster industry and First Nations in Atlantic Canada
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced the appointment of Allister Surette as Federal Special Representative, a neutral third-party who will communicate with and rebuild trust between commercial and Indigenous fishers. Mr. Surette will gather the different perspectives on the issues, seek to build understanding, and make recommendations to the Ministers of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and of Crown-Indigenous Relations, as well as to the public, so parties can move forward toward a positive resolution.
Government of Canada to speak to the situation in Nova Scotia
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services will hold a press conference to speak to the situation in Nova Scotia.
Government of Canada consulting with First Nations in Discovery Islands
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Vancouver, British Columbia – The Government of Canada understands that strong, collaborative relationships with Indigenous peoples regarding the management of the marine environment will lead to better outcomes for their communities and help support healthy oceans.
Findings from the research to inform Cohen Commission recommendation 19
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | backgrounders
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is dedicated to making decisions based on sound evidence and scientific advice. To inform a response to recommendation 19, the Department completed nine scientific peer-reviewed risk assessments to better understand the extent and impact of interactions between wild Pacific salmon and farmed salmon.
Joint Statement from Minister Jordan and Minister Bennett
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | statements
“We thank the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs for their leadership and for the open, respectful and constructive conversation today, where we affirmed what the Marshall Decision declared over 20 years ago – that Mi’kmaw have a constitutionally protected treaty right to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood.
Fish Harvester Benefit and Fish Harvester Grant Application Deadline Extended to October 5
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
The Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program is delivering financial support to self-employed harvesters across the country who are facing hardships brought on by the economic impact of COVID-19. The Program provides eligible indigenous and non-indigenous fish harvesters with the financial support they need right now, while also positioning the sector for a strong recovery in the long-term.
Statement from Minister Jordan regarding the ongoing tensions in Nova Scotia’s fisheries
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | statements
Statement from Minister Jordan regarding the ongoing tensions in Nova Scotia’s fisheries
Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers reaffirm support for Canada’s fisheries and aquaculture sector
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Today, the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) met virtually to discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, and how to position the sector for a strong economic recovery in the long-term. They also discussed other priority topics, including creating good jobs in these industries, reducing the impact of aquatic invasive species, financial support for Canada’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, trade, and sustainable aquaculture development.
Minister Jordan addresses the Organisation for the Economic Co-operation and Development on the need for a more sustainable blue economy
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Canada is an ocean nation. Canadians rely on healthy, marine ecosystems to sustain our economy, our food supply, and our coastal communities. But the ocean is a shared resource that requires global cooperation to protect and manage.