The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, and Paul Connors, Member of Parliament for Avalon, Newfoundland and Labrador will be in Port de Grave, Newfoundland and Labrador to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Ship Cove Small Craft Harbour.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, alongside Members of Parliament from Nova Scotia, will be in Sambro, Nova Scotia to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Sambro Small Craft Harbour.
The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, will participate in a key international mission to promote Canadian seafood in European markets, beginning April 20, 2026. While in Barcelona, the Minister will lead the Canadian delegation at Seafood Expo Global (SEG) 2026, showcasing Canada’s high-quality fish and seafood products, advance trade diversification, and strengthen commercial and government partnerships across the world.
Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, will make an important announcement on federal investments in small craft harbours to help strengthen northern communities.
Media are invited to a technical briefing being held by Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials, during which they will share details of the forthcoming 2026 elver fishing season
Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Minister of Community Services for Nunavut, the Honourable David Akeeagok, and the federal Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, will co-chair a meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM). Topics to be discussed include: advancement and collaboration of Canada’s economic priorities within the fish and seafood sector, sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture, and managing aquatic invasive species. A media availability with the co-chairs will conclude the CCFAM meetings.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials, as well as officials from the Canadian Coast Guard, will provide a wrap-up of this year’s Operation North Pacific Guard mission, a high seas mission to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the North Pacific Ocean.
Torbay, NL – The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, will make an announcement about an investment in small craft harbours to support the region's economy and culture by boosting commercial fisheries.
