Newfoundland and Labrador Recreational Groundfish Fishery Stocks
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There are three distinct cod stocks primarily fished in the Newfoundland and Labrador Recreational Groundfish Fishery.
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Northern cod commercial fishery
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Based on recent science assessments, stakeholders and industry leaders have called for higher quotas in the Northern cod commercial fishery to continue rebuilding markets and expand processing capacity. The Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the 2025 season is increasing from 18,000 to 38,000 tonnes, boosting economic opportunities for coastal communities.
Funded projects to restore and rebuild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced $6.1 million, from four funding programs, to reinforce the early implementation of Canada’s first ever conservation strategy for Atlantic salmon to restore and rebuild wild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats.
Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia fund improvements to infrastructure, innovation and science partnerships in the fish and seafood sector
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia are pleased to announce a total contribution of $36,838,064 for 142 projects through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.
Government of Canada takes action to protect aquatic species at risk in British Columbia
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The following 10 projects are receiving funding under the Canadian Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR) to support conservation and recovery efforts.
SINAA / Qikiqtani Project Finance for Permanence
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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.
Projects funded under the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund
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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.
Funding Announcement for Small Craft Harbours in Nova Scotia
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Under Budget 2024, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is investing just over 34 million dollars in fishing harbours in the Gulf and Nova Scotia including Glace Bay, Louisbourg, Upper Whitehead and Grand Etang.
Three recipients of the Quebec Fisheries Fund receive nearly $3 million in contributions from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec
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Three projects in the Gaspé Peninsula and the Lower St. Lawrence funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) under the Quebec Fisheries Fund.
Major investments in small craft harbours on Quebec's North Shore by 2028
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The funded projects will be undertaken in the fishing harbours of Natashquan, Kegaska and Baie-Trinité managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.