Fishing
Lingbank leaves Hanstholm for Canada
It’s a long way from the west coast of Denmark
Quentin
24/03/2019
ANNONCER
Country Specific News
Land: Canada
Administration
Landmark Arctic surf clam agreement reached
Fourteen First Nations communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have announced a landmark agreement reached with Clearwater Seafoods Incorporated on the Arctic surf clam fishery, stating that the Agreement forges a 50-year partnership that protects existing jobs while creating meaningful economic, employment and capacity building for the fourteen First Nations that are adjacent to the clam resource.
FiskerForum
12/03/2019
Administration
Canada invests in BC fishing communities
Canada’s Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Jonathan Wilkinson and Steveston-Richmond East Member of Parliament Joe Peschisolido have confirmed that the government has invested C$33 million in in 35 small craft harbours across British Columbia between 2016 and 2020 to ensure coastal communities can continue to create jobs, and local economies can thrive. This investment is in addition to the ongoing Small Craft Harbour Program operational budget.
FiskerForum
11/03/2019
Fish Species
MSC certificate remains suspended for Gulf of St. Lawrence snow crab fishery
The MSC certificate for the Gulf of St. Lawrence (GOSL) snow crab trap fishery in Canada remains ‘suspended’ following an audit by certifier SAI Global (SAIG). The annual surveillance audit included a full review of the fishery’s performance against the MSC Fisheries Standard as well as progress of the corrective action plan implemented following the suspension of the certificate on March 20 last year.
FiskerForum
06/03/2019
Administration
Canada and New Brunswick fund seafood projects
The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick have announced funding support to five organisations through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund, with a total of C$1.9 million supporting the implementation of innovative projects and new technologies in the fishing industry.
FiskerForum
27/01/2019
Fishing
Ocean Choice invests in Newfoundland and Labrador fisheries with new trawler
St Johns company Ocean Choice International has announced the order for a new trawler to be built at the Tersan shipyard in Turkey with a December 2019 delivery date.
FiskerForum
03/11/2018
Administration
Support for Nova Scotia enterprises
Funding support from Canada’s Atlantic Fisheries Fund to a variety of enterprises in Nova Scotia includes a pilot study into the effectiveness of ropeless technology for the lobster industry to reduce whale entanglements.
FiskerForum
30/10/2018
Fishing
Morgère at North Atlantic Fish & Workboat Show
French trawl door manufacturer Morgère is taking part in the North Atlantic Fish & Workboat Show, 16-17th November at St Johns in Newfoundland, along with Canadian agent Agrés de Peche.
FiskerForum
29/10/2018
Aquaculture
Canadian government and PEI provide over $700,000 to shellfish farms
The Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island announced a total contribution of $732,645 to eight shellfish growers and processing companies for new equipment and technologies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness to support their expanding operations.
FiskerForum
16/10/2018
Administration
Canada looks to modernise Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation
A strong, freshwater fishing industry is important for the many fish harvesters that depend on it for their livelihoods. The Government of Canada is taking steps to transform the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC).
FiskerForum
28/09/2018
