Land: Canada

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.

Canadian Minister of Fisheries Honourable Gail Shea has announced the appointment of David Balfour to Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization.

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