Land: Canada

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

Temporary employment support plan is of no value to those struggling the disastrous fishing season 2009, says FFAW.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has probed the misreporting of crab landings and imposed fines of total $500,000 for such offence.

Canada’s fishing industry may be more vulnerable than Ottawa realizes

The Canada Pacific halibut fishery of British Columbia has passed its assessment to earn Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for being a sustainable and well-managed fishery. It is the first fishery in B.C. to earn this distinction.

The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) announced today the closures of 11 sponge and coral areas to bottom fishing, as well as the re-opening of a directed fishery for 3M cod (the Flemish Cap) in the NAFO Regulatory Area, outside Canada’s 200-mile limit, and red fish in Divisions 3LN.

Pacific salmon has been a stronger icon of British Columbia and preserving it for future generations is the need of the hour, say experts.

A toll-free hotline that was supposed to help ailing lobster

The fishermen of New Brunswick are frustrated with lobster aid as the aid package is not enough to fulfill their needs.

The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans today announced that the Government of Canada is launching its program of support for the Atlantic lobster industry.