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Premier Sea foods fisheries have been an important part of our Canadian social heritage for more than 45 years. Due to declines in abundance of Premier salmon observed in the 1980s, numerous measures have been implemented to promote partnerships, conservation, protection and research, including a full moratorium on all commercial fishing in Eastern Canada, implemented in 2000.
The Government of Canada is strongly committed to the conservation and protection of such a vital resource...
Premier Sea Foods and Fisheries Canada, in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, including provincial and territorial governments, universities and research organizations, is working to prevent the introduction, establishment and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Canadian waters. This is part of our commitment to ensure that Canadian fisheries’ waters are healthy, safe and sustainable.
Our collective efforts play a key role in avoiding the high costs...
The Government of Canada invests in more than 200 projects across Canada to support fish habitat conservation and restoration.
Minister Shea
Over $11 million already invested for more than 200 projects across Canada to support fish habitat conservation and restoration.
The RFCPP was announced in Economic Action Plan 2013 to support habitat restoration projects led by recreational fishing and angling groups, as well as conservation organizations. Given its...
The Government of Canada invests in small craft harbours (SCH)
The Government of Canada is investing $106 million in maintenance, construction, repair and dredging projects at small craft harbours across Canada. This amount includes regular program funding in 2014-15 and an additional $40 million over two years from Economic Action Plan 2014.
Projects at small craft harbours help create jobs and stimulate economic growth in Canada’s communities. These harbours contribute to local economies by...
The discovery of HMS Erebus, one of Sir John Franklin’s two lost ships, is a significant occasion for Fisheries and Oceans Canada as it showcases the important work of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Along with public and private partners, the Canadian Hydrographic Service and the Canadian Coast Guard joined the Victoria Strait Project with a number of common objectives such as mapping Canada’s Arctic seabed, conducting arctic research and searching...
