Land: Canada

Provincial courts have convicted five individuals of fishery offences following investigations by DFO.

Newfoundland and Labrador lump-roe harvesters will get a rebate of $2.49 per pound for product they sold as part of this year’s fishery.

The European Union declared that significant progress has been made in minimizing the European seafood tariffs.

Commercial fishermen are being bankrupt out of the industry, warns United Fishermen and Allied Worker’s Union.

The provincial court at Grand Bank has convicted six individuals of lobster violations totaling $18,000.

The Pacific hake mid-water trawl fishery, has earned Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification as a sustainable and well managed fishery. The fishery is the largest on the west coast of both the United States and Canada

Fisheries Ministers of Canada have supported the newly-launched Lobster Council of Canada.

It is good to revive commercial fishing industry as it will generate jobs and wealth for the citizens.

The Marine Institute’s Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development (CAS-D) is ready to give new technology program to whelk fishery.

FFAW’s Employment Assistance Program demonstrates continued high level of commitment to the fishing indsutry.