Friday, June 29, 2018

Oceana Canada applauds the government’s decision to maintain current redfish quotas

Oceana Canada supports today’s announcement by Fisheries and Oceans Canada that states it will maintain the current fishing quotas for...

Friday, June 29, 2018

Oceana Canada applauds the government’s decision to make the American Bank Canada’s next Marine Protected Area

Today, Oceana Canada applauds Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) on taking an important step towards the designation of a Marine Protected...

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

New proposed Fisheries Act could help rebuild Canada’s fisheries and coastal communities: Oceana Canada states Bill C-68 is a big step forward, now needs strong regulations to succeed

Today, the new proposed Fisheries Act, Bill C-68, was passed by the House of Commons and will now be studied in the Senate. The Bill...

Thursday, June 14, 2018

CFIA’s new food regulations miss the boat on seafood traceability: Oceana Canada calls on Canada to align with international best practices

This week, the Canadian Food and Inspection Agency (CFIA) released its new Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). The regulations do...

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Government decision fails cod again: Oceana Canada states 2018 catch levels go against scientific advice

Toronto, ON, (June 12, 2018) - Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) released its fishery management approach for Northern cod, allowing...

Friday, June 8, 2018

Celebrating World Oceans Day by partnering to explore and protect mysterious underwater mountains in Canada

Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Haida Nation, Oceana Canada and Ocean Networks Canada announced a new partnership to share...

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Oceana Canada calls on the government to rebuild potentially lucrative redfish fishery: Maintain current fishing quotas for Gulf of St. Lawrence redfish

In the wake of a failed 18-month management process for redfish, Oceana Canada is calling on the government to maintain current fishing...