Canada News Centre2026-06-17T19:08:06-04:00https://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/2026/06/northern-cod-quota-to-increase-55-per-cent-minister-thompson-announces-2026-management-decisions-for-northern-cod-northern-gulf-cod-and-northeast-a.html

Fishing is more than an industry in Newfoundland and Labrador—it is a way of life, deeply rooted in the history, culture, and identity of the province. For generations, Northern cod has been central to our story and the decision for Northern cod (2J3KL) will help support a year-round commercial Northern cod fishery.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-06-12T10:12:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/06/northern-cod-socio-economic-performance.html

The Northern cod fishery is supporting employment and investment in coastal communities and providing economic benefits to Indigenous partners, harvesters, plant workers and other related industries. Since the commercial fishery reopened, landings have more than doubled reaching 32,700 tonnes in 2025 with an associated landed value of $75 million. In 2025, Northern cod accounted for six per cent of the province’s total landed value, up from four per cent the previous year—highlighting its expanding contribution to the provincial economy.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-06-12T10:12:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/06/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-to-provide-an-update-on-key-commercial-fisheries-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – Fisheries and Oceans Canada will hold a media technical briefing to provide an update on the management approach for key commercial fisheries in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-06-11T12:19:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/06/canada-launches-mission-to-combat-illegal-unreported-and-unregulated-fishing-in-the-north-pacific-ocean.html

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens national and international fish stocks and the broader ocean ecosystem.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-06-09T17:00:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/06/canada-to-host-the-12th-our-ocean-conference-in-spring-2027.html

With the world’s longest coastline, and three oceans—the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic—Canada understands the complexity and urgency of ocean stewardship. Canadian communities—coastal, northern, Indigenous, rural, and urban—are deeply connected to our oceans. The oceans define the culture and identity of our coastal communities and drive economic prosperity for our people.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-06-08T14:30:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-macdonald-highlights-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation industries, and the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-30T10:00:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-thompson-highlights-the-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program0.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-22T09:30:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-thompson-highlights-the-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program1.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-22T09:29:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/new-source-of-bait-approved-for-lobster-harvesters-in-lobster-fishing-area-33.html

The seafood industry is the backbone of Nova Scotia’s coastal economy, and the world-class lobster harvested from the waters off of its shores is in demand around the world. The largest lobster fishery in Canada happens in the waters off of southwest Nova Scotia in Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 33 and 34.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-21T10:02:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-thompson-highlights-the-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-21T08:45:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-thompson-launches-call-for-proposals-to-help-clean-and-protect-our-waters-from-ghost-gear.html

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting our oceans and sustain healthy ecosystems. Abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing gear, commonly known as ghost gear, threatens the health of our marine environment. It can harm marine mammals, fisheries, and habitats. Through the Ghost Gear Fund, the government has been working with industry and other partners to clean up ghost gear and create new solutions to reduce fishing debris to support sustainable fisheries for rural and coastal communities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-20T13:52:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/parliamentary-secretary-mike-kelloway-highlights-the-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-19T16:59:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-invests-2581-million-to-protect-whales.html

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting our lands and waters. Canada’s oceans are home to more than 30 species of whales, which play a critical role in the health of our oceans and carry important cultural significance for Indigenous and coastal communities. Since 2018, the Government of Canada has made significant investments to support recovery efforts and mitigate the impacts of key threats to whales, including the North Atlantic right whale (NARW), the St. Lawrence Estuary beluga (SLEB), the Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW).

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-19T14:33:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-of-fisheries-announces-major-strategic-investments-in-canadas-small-craft-harbours0.html

The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, will be in Camp Cove, Nova Scotia, along with the Honourable Chris d’Entremont, Member of Parliament for Acadie – Annapolis, to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Camp Cove and Meteghan small craft harbours.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-15T17:40:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-investment-to-protect-whales-in-canadian-waters.html

The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will be in Esquimalt, British Columbia, to make an announcement from the Spring Economic Update related to the protection of whales in Canadian waters.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-15T16:32:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-of-fisheries-announces-major-strategic-investments-in-canadas-small-craft-harbours.html

The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, will be in Port Mouton, Nova Scotia, along with the Honourable Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margarets, to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Central Port Mouton Small Craft Harbour.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-15T16:04:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-mclean-highlights-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-15T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-releases-management-approach-for-the-food-fishery-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced the management approach for the annual Food Fishery, in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-15T10:11:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-jill-mcknight-highlights-the-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-progra.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-13T14:15:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-mcknight-and-parliamentary-secretary-klassen-announces-major-strategic-investments-in-canadas-small-craft-harbours.html

Steveston, British Columbia – The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined by Ernie Klassen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, will be in Richmond, British Columbia to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Steveston Small Craft Harbour.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-12T12:03:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-highlights-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-11T11:30:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/the-honourable-joel-lightbound-highlights-in-les-iles-de-la-madeleine-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-al.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-08T12:40:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/minister-chartrand-highlights-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-08T12:15:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-long-highlights-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada’s commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-08T11:58:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/fisheries-minister-joanne-thompson-and-member-of-parliament-paul-connors-highlight-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-08T09:44:36-04:00