| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure that support Canada’s commercial fishing and aquaculture sectors, helping sustain coastal communities and local economies from coast to coast to coast. Together, Canada's fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing industries support nearly 65,000 jobs and generated $8.47 billion in seafood exports in 2025.
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The Government of Canada is taking action to support affected wild oyster harvesters in Atlantic Canada who are facing substantial losses due to the spread of Multinucleate Sphere Unknown (MSX) and Dermo. This growing threat has significantly impacted wild oyster populations and harvesters, requiring strong action from governments and industry partners.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Illegal shellfish harvesting threatens the sustainability of fisheries resources and undermines conservation efforts. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers play a critical role in protecting Canada's fisheries through enforcement, education, monitoring, and compliance activities.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has completed its annual patrol of the North Pacific Ocean to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activity and monitor fishing fleets active on the high seas.
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The Government of Canada is committed to sustainable and well-managed fisheries that support rural, coastal, and Indigenous communities. During the 2026 elver fisher, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers worked across Southwest Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, and Southwest New Brunswick to promote compliance and protect the integrity of this high-value fishery.
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The Government of Canada is taking action to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. AIS threaten aquatic ecosystems, infrastructure, and the economy by reproducing rapidly, disrupting native habitats, and creating costly challenges for industries and local communities. Canadians can help prevent the spread of AIS by properly cleaning, draining and drying their watercraft before moving them to new bodies of water.
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As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to build Canada Strong for All, today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Canada’s Minister of Fisheries and Member of Parliament for St. John’s East announced funding to support the repair and reconstruction of the breakwater at the small craft harbour in Fortune, as well as dredging of the harbour basin at the small craft harbour in Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Non-compliance with Canada's fishing regulations undermines conservation efforts and threatens the sustainability of fisheries resources for Indigenous communities, recreational harvesters and commercial operators. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) fishery officers play a vital role in protecting fish and fish habitat through enforcement, education, monitoring and inspection activities.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced two measures to make sure the economic benefits of fishing stay with independent harvesters and their communities.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), in partnership with the Manitoba government, has completed the second aquatic invasive species (AIS) roadside inspection blitz of the 2026 summer season. The operation took place on Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway) near the Manitoba-Ontario border, from June 19 to 21, 2026. These inspections support ongoing efforts to protect freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity by intercepting vehicles transporting watercraft and equipment that may carry aquatic invasive species, including Zebra and Quagga Mussels.
