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Lax Kw’alaams Fisheries Biotoxin Update February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025 2025 02 06 – Biotoxin Update (13) – Mussel samples only & 2025 02 06 – Biotoxin Update (14) – BUTTER CLAMS AND COCKLES General Information Area openings are dependent upon regular submission and analysis of samples for biotoxin analysis, as set out in a biotoxin monitoring protocol administered by the Canadian […]
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DFO Releases FFHPP Risk Management Framework Overview
February 5, 2025 The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canda’s (DFO) Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP) has released its Risk Management Framework Overview for informational purposes, on the Talk Fish Habitat website. This document: provides information about FFHPP’s risk management approach serves as a foundation for future engagement on policies, guidance and tools related to […]
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Ocean Wise wins CAN 850,000 to assess understudied indigenous fisheries’ sustainability – Seafood Source
February 5, 2025 NGO Ocean Wise has been awarded CAN 850,000 (USD 592,865) to support and assess the sustainability practices of three Canadian First Nation communities, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Though small fisheries account for forty percent of seafood harvested globally and employ 90 percent of the workers in the […]
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The Government of Canada makes significant investments in marine safety and supports Indigenous communities through the Oceans Protection Plan
From: Transport Canada February 4, 2025 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples share ties to Canada’s oceans and waterways that span generations. Their in-depth Traditional Knowledge and expertise is critical to protecting our coastal waters now and into the future. Through Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada works closely with Indigenous Peoples and […]
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Media Advisory – Minister of Transport and Internal Trade to make a significant announcement regarding Indigenous partnerships and Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan
TRURO, NS, Feb. 3, 2025– The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, will make an announcement related to Indigenous partnerships and Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan. Media will have an opportunity to ask questions following the announcement. Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Time: 1:30 p.m. (AST) Location: Millbrook First Nation Cultural Centre […]
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Joint Statement – New oyster movement rules in Prince Edward Island to help prevent further spread of MSX
From: Canadian Food Inspection Agency February 3, 2025 On July 11, 2024, Prince Edward Island (PEI) first detected multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) – an oyster disease caused by the Haplosporidium nelsoni parasite. Since that time, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and the Province of PEI have increased sampling and […]
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Self-Inflicted Damage to Canada’s Aquaculture Sector Must Be Stopped in Face of Trump Tariff Threats
Production data underlines urgent need to stop damaging Trudeau policies and embark on a positive pathway to strength through sustainable growth OTTAWA, ON – Today, the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) released its analysis of 2023 Statistics Canada aquaculture production and trade data. The data confirms that actions taken by the Trudeau federal government have […]
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Indigenous fishers, co-operatives are winners in Ottawa’s shuffle of baby eel quotas – Soo Today
Jan 28, 2025 Michael Tutton, The Canadian Press HALIFAX — Ottawa has issued the latest version of how it is proposing to distribute licences for the lucrative baby eel fishery in the Maritimes. In a letter to stakeholders on Monday, the Fisheries Department says it is maintaining its plan to shift half the quota of […]
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Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs Work to Protect Treaty Rights by Rejecting Framework Proposed by DFO
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) met on January 22, 2025, and agreed to reject a recent offer from the Minister of the Department and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) regarding livelihood fisheries. The 13 Chiefs of the Assembly stood united in their response to DFO, expressing concerns that the proposal is not […]
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Mi’kmaq Build Comprehensive Elver Plan and Share with DFO
January 23, 2025 In late 2024, the Mi’kmaw communities of Annapolis Valley, Bear River, Eskasoni, Glooscap, Pictou Landing, Potlotek, Wasoqopa’q and We’koqma’q developed a comprehensive harvester-centric allocation model to ensure a safe and sustainable elver fishery for Spring 2025 and beyond. In this proposed model, the allocation of the elver Total Allowable Catch would be […]
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