Land: Canada

The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today

Nova Scotia’s seafood industry will soon benefit from the funds available through province to meet the competition of the market.

The FFAW/CAW has called on Federal Ministers to discuss lobster assistance program problems.

The government of Canada has pointed new fishery officers to increase the protection of marine resources.

Canadian government has ratified the amended Convention of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organzation (NAFO).

Lobster industry of Canada is told to keep strict vigil on their catch as the scrutiny of market-bound lobsters would be stricter at the Canada-United States border.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) charged fish harvesters for violating fisheries regulations.

Provincial court in Gander has convicted four individuals for fishery violations, confirms a report.

Government of Nova Scotia has announced its full support to the home-grown seafood processor in Digby County.

Canadian government has launched new catch certification office to support exporters of fish and seafood products to European Union.