Canada News Centre2026-08-31T13:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-and-gitanyow-nation-sign-incremental-fisheries-reconciliation-agreement.html

The Government of Canada, represented by the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, joined representatives from the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs to sign a 10-year Incremental Fisheries Reconciliation Agreement at the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs’ Office and Sindihl House of Learning in Gitanyow, in northwestern British Columbia.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-31T13:00:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-completes-small-craft-harbour-improvements-in-tofino-british-columbia.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure that support Canada’s commercial fishing and aquaculture sectors, helping sustain coastal communities and local economies from coast to coast to coast. Together, Canada's fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing industries support nearly 65,000 jobs and generated $8.47 billion in seafood exports in 2025.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-28T12:16:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-and-tsilhqotin-national-government-to-advance-construction-of-a-new-pacific-salmon-hatchery-for-fraser-chinook.html

For generations, First Nations have served as stewards of Pacific salmon and the watersheds that sustain them. Collaboration between Indigenous governments and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) continues to play an important role in rebuilding vulnerable salmon populations in British Columbia and Yukon.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-25T12:33:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-and-gitanyow-first-nation-advance-construction-to-build-new-kitwanga-river-hatchery-for-skeena-sockeye.html

Hatcheries play a vital role in efforts to conserve and rebuild vulnerable Pacific salmon populations while strengthening the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the communities they serve.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-25T12:33:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-and-lheidli-tenneh-first-nation-to-build-new-prince-george-hatchery-for-fraser-river-chinook.html

Pacific salmon have long held cultural, economic, and ecological significance for First Nations peoples and all British Columbians. Climate change, habitat loss, and fishing pressures are causing many salmon populations, such as Fraser River Chinook salmon, to experience serious declines.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-25T12:32:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/minister-thompson-to-announce-investments-in-three-salmon-hatchery-projects-in-bc.html

The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, hosted by Chief Dolleen Logan, on behalf of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, will announce funding for three new Pacific salmon conservation hatcheries in British Columbia.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-24T12:01:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-and-government-of-british-columbia-announce-the-british-columbia-fisheries-fund-to-support-the-fish-and-seafood-sector.html

Canada and British Columbia’s fish and seafood sector is evolving rapidly and needs the tools to adapt to changing market, environmental, and technological realities. Helping the industry innovate and reach new markets is central to keeping it competitive and resilient for the long term.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-20T16:15:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/the-governments-of-british-columbia-and-canada-co-chair-the-canadian-council-of-fisheries-and-aquaculture-ministers-annual-meeting.html

Victoria, British Columbia – British Columbia's Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the Honourable Randene Neill, and the federal Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, will co-chair the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) on August 19-20, 2026.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-19T16:00:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-major-small-craft-harbours-project-at-red-head-pei.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure that support Canada’s commercial fishing and aquaculture sectors, helping sustain coastal communities and local economies from coast to coast to coast. Together, Canada's fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing industries support nearly 65,000 jobs and generated $8.47 billion in seafood exports in 2025.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-11T12:39:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/small-craft-harbours-announcement-red-head-harbour-morell-pei.html

Under Spring Economic Update 2026, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is investing almost $1 billion over five years to repair, maintain and modernize Canada’s small craft harbours.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-11T12:39:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/protecting-wild-oyster-populations-and-supporting-harvesters-through-the-voluntary-oyster-licence-retirement-grant-program.html

The Government of Canada is taking action to support affected wild oyster harvesters in Atlantic Canada who are facing substantial losses due to the spread of Multinucleate Sphere Unknown (MSX) and Dermo. This growing threat has significantly impacted wild oyster populations and harvesters, requiring strong action from governments and industry partners.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-10T15:03:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/minister-thompson-and-mp-kent-macdonald-to-make-an-announcement-supporting-fisheries-and-aquaculture-in-pei.html

Morell (PEI) – The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, and Kent MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, will make an announcement in support of the fisheries and aquaculture industry in Prince Edward Island.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-07T13:46:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/four-shellfish-harvesters-fined-a-combined-18000-for-illegal-fishing-and-obstruction-in-deep-bay-british-columbia.html

Illegal shellfish harvesting threatens the sustainability of fisheries resources and undermines conservation efforts. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers play a critical role in protecting Canada's fisheries through enforcement, education, monitoring, and compliance activities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-07T13:01:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/operation-north-pacific-guard-strengthens-relations-with-japan-monitors-high-seas-fisheries-during-pacific-wide-patrol.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has completed its annual patrol of the North Pacific Ocean to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activity and monitor fishing fleets active on the high seas.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-06T11:00:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/successful-season-of-elver-harvest-and-enforcement-in-nova-scotia-and-new-brunswick.html

The Government of Canada is committed to sustainable and well-managed fisheries that support rural, coastal, and Indigenous communities. During the 2026 elver fisher, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers worked across Southwest Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, and Southwest New Brunswick to promote compliance and protect the integrity of this high-value fishery.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-05T10:36:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-partners-with-manitoba-government-to-complete-third-aquatic-invasive-species-roadside-inspection-blitz-of-the-season-on.html

The Government of Canada is taking action to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. AIS threaten aquatic ecosystems, infrastructure, and the economy by reproducing rapidly, disrupting native habitats, and creating costly challenges for industries and local communities. Canadians can help prevent the spread of AIS by properly cleaning, draining and drying their watercraft before moving them to new bodies of water.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-04T13:30:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/08/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-to-share-results-of-the-2026-operation-north-pacific-guard-mission-in-the-indo-pacific.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials, as well as officials from the Canadian Coast Guard, will provide a wrap-up of this year’s Operation North Pacific Guard mission, a high seas mission to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the North Pacific Ocean.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-04T12:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/07/minister-announces-small-craft-harbour-improvement-projects-on-the-burin-peninsula-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to build Canada Strong for All, today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Canada’s Minister of Fisheries and Member of Parliament for St. John’s East announced funding to support the repair and reconstruction of the breakwater at the small craft harbour in Fortune, as well as dredging of the harbour basin at the small craft harbour in Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-08-01T12:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/07/recreational-harvester-fined-5500-for-multiple-fisheries-act-violations-in-burrard-inlet-british-columbia.html

Non-compliance with Canada's fishing regulations undermines conservation efforts and threatens the sustainability of fisheries resources for Indigenous communities, recreational harvesters and commercial operators. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) fishery officers play a vital role in protecting fish and fish habitat through enforcement, education, monitoring and inspection activities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-07-29T14:17:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/07/strengthening-protections-for-canadian-independent-harvesters-and-coastal-communities.html

Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced two measures to make sure the economic benefits of fishing stay with independent harvesters and their communities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-07-28T08:35:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/07/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-partners-with-manitoba-government-to-complete-second-aquatic-invasive-species-roadside-inspection-blitz-of-the-season-o.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), in partnership with the Manitoba government, has completed the second aquatic invasive species (AIS) roadside inspection blitz of the 2026 summer season. The operation took place on Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway) near the Manitoba-Ontario border, from June 19 to 21, 2026. These inspections support ongoing efforts to protect freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity by intercepting vehicles transporting watercraft and equipment that may carry aquatic invasive species, including Zebra and Quagga Mussels.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-07-21T11:02:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-and-government-of-quebec-renew-the-quebec-fisheries-fund-with-50-million-over-five-years.html

Canada and Quebec’s fish and seafood sector is evolving rapidly and must be able to adapt to changing market, environmental and technological realities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-07-17T10:01:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/07/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-increases-total-allowable-catch-for-atlantic-mackerel-and-southern-gulf-of-st-lawrence-fall-herring-fishery.html

Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced an increase in Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for both the Atlantic mackerel fishery and the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence herring fall fishery.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-07-03T12:05:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/06/the-new-horizons-for-seniors-program.html

The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program. Its goal is to strengthen seniors’ social inclusion so they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-06-23T08:59:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/06/minister-thompson-announces-funds-for-projects-in-st-johns-through-new-horizons-for-seniors-program.html

As the cost of living continues to rise, the Government of Canada is taking action to make life more affordable for seniors and to help them stay active and connected in their communities. Alongside direct support to ease everyday costs, the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funds projects that keep thousands of seniors engaged in the places they call home.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-06-23T08:59:40-04:00