Land: Canada

The government of Canada extended its support for six innovative B.C. Aquaculture Projects, confirms press release.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has appealed shellfish harvesters in British Columbia to check whether fishing areas are open and shellfish are safe to consume before harvesting.

The Canadian sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) fishery has earned the prestigious MSC certificate.

The recreational groundfish fishery begins with all joy in Newfoundland and Labrador, says a report.

The findings of an Independent Adjudicator (IA) in an objection

Canadian Coast Guard Maritimes Region (CCG) and partner agencies have conducted search and rescue exercises across Prince Edward Island.

At 15th North Atlantic Fisheries Ministers Conference the importance of accurate catch reporting was discussed.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) announced substantial investments of CAD 14 million in fisheries research.

The decision of Fisheries Minister Gail Shea to maintain northern cod stewardship quotas at the 2009 level irks FFAW/CAW union.

Canadian government has started new promotional activities on marketing the country’s seafood including that produced by its fish farming sector.