Land: Canada

New Brunswick concerned over failed aid package to provide immediate relief to fishermen.

The government of Canada has taken up some measures to boost its economic plan in which upgrading salmon hatcheries is essential.

Federal government has announced big supports to Atlantic Canada and Quebec lobster industry.

P.E.I. mayors called for cross-Canada lobster parties to help the industry and this gains quick response.

Fishermen complain that the current price of lobster is not enough to make anything possible for them.

Canadian Minister of Fisheries Gail Shea has announced the appointment of Lawrence Johnson as a Canadian Commissioner on the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) for a term of two years.

Federal government and fishing industry are yet to sign on the P.E.I.’s lobster plan as much to be worked out in it.

Seafood processors in Newfoundland and Labrador have agreed to resume work despite their complaints regarding the prices.

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

The demand for seafood with eco-friendly label is rising and so the lobster fishery is seeking environmental sustainability logo.