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Government of Canada launches Call for Proposals to support marine conservation efforts across Canada
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada December 15, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – With the devastating impacts of climate change on display around the world, the Government of Canada is more committed than ever to working with industry, governments, and communities across the country to protect and restore our oceans. Canada’s oceans are home to a rich […]
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Canada’s Ghost Gear Fund delivering results for cleaner oceans
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada December 2, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear, or ‘ghost gear,’ is a leading cause of marine debris around the world and has damaging impacts on global fish stocks and marine mammals. Through the Ghost Gear Program, the Government of Canada is working with partners to […]
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Government of Canada continues to help protect North Atlantic right whales
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 24, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada continues to take action to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale. For the second year in a row, there have been no reported deaths of North Atlantic right whales in Canadian waters. However, with recent estimates that only 336 […]
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Acadia First Nation joining Bear River and Annapolis Valley First Nations in fishing in pursuit of a moderate livelihood
November 18, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is actively working with First Nations across the Maritimes and the Gaspé region of Quebec to further implement their Treaty right to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood while maintaining a healthy fishery for […]
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Canadian Seafood Farmers Welcome New Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Hon. Joyce Murray
October 26, 2021 Seafood Farming is Canada’s Engine for the Blue Economy OTTAWA, ON: The members of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) would like to welcome the Honourable Joyce Murray as the new Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard and express their enthusiasm to work together to realize the opportunities for Canada […]
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Ontario Supports Food Industry in Thunder Bay Region
October 25, 2021 Province strengthens agriculture, aquaculture and food processing sectors THUNDER BAY – The Ontario government is providing more than $2.2 million to help support the agriculture, aquaculture and food processing sectors in the Thunder Bay region. The funding will help 13 businesses and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation expand operations, create jobs and drive […]
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Interim understanding reached that will see Bear River and Annapolis Valley First Nations members fishing in pursuit of a moderate livelihood
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada News release October 13, 2021 Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada is committed to renewing its relationship with Indigenous peoples. To this end, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) continues to work with First Nations across the Maritimes and the Gaspé region of Quebec on the ongoing implementation of their […]
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Canadian Agri-Food Statement for the United Nations Food Systems Summit
Canadian agri-food production leaders unite to celebrate achievements and commit to continue to advance Canada’s leadership role in the production of safe, sustainable and nutritious food ahead of the United Nations Food Systems Summit OTTAWA, ON: The United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) taking place on September 23, 2021 is a critical dialogue for people […]
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NFN: Commercial Fishery Seasonal Closure
Commercial Fishery Closes for the 2021 Season on September 15th August 27, 2021 – Nipissing First Nation’s Chief and Council have mandated the closure of the commercial fishery for the 2021 season effective Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. The closure will remain in effect until the end of the spring 2022 moratorium. This […]
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Chief Mike Sack – A Plea to Canadians Following Arrest – NetNewsLedger
August 17, 2021 Today marks a new milestone in a long history of broken trust between Indigenous people and the Government of Canada. A government that pledged its commitment to truth and reconciliation has failed again to live up to its promise. On a day when we were to focus on our Treaty fishery my […]
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