Press Releases
Friday, February 24, 2017
TORONTO – Today, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans tabled its recommendations to the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast... Read More
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Minister LeBlanc announces new MPA to protect Canada’s oceans
Vancouver, BC – Today, the Honorable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, designated Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound Glass Sponge Reefs as... Read More
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Today, at Oceana Canada’s symposium, Rebuilding Abundance: Restoring Canada’s Fisheries for Long-Term Prosperity, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced that... Read More
Monday, October 24, 2016
Leading Canadian experts to address the critical state of our oceans
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard; Alexandra Cousteau, globally recognized explorer, filmmaker and Senior Oceana Advisor; and Sam Waterston, renowned actor... Read More
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Environment and Sustainable Development Commissioner Audit reveals outdated fisheries management
Tuesday’s audit from Canada’s Environment and Sustainable Development Commissioner takes a critical look at the current management of Canadian fisheries and lack of reliable data.Similar to Oceana Canada... Read More
Thursday, June 23, 2016
TORONTO, June 23, 2016 – Today, Oceana Canada and renowned Canadian marine scientists released the most comprehensive public study ever conducted on the state of Canada’s fish. The... Read More
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Government of Canada announces new investment in ocean science
Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced a significant investment in marine science as part of the largest single recruitment to help restore ocean science. The government has committed... Read More
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Today’s federal budget commits $200 million over five years for better oceans and freshwater management, including increased investments in science and transparency. Oceana Canada applauds this much-needed move,... Read More