To protect nature, Canada must ratify the High Seas Treaty
We border three large oceans that are filled with countless species that do not recognize the 200-mile limit between national and international waters. If we want to preserve these places and animals for future generations of Canadians, a high seas treaty is essential.
Feds’ plan for fish-farm transition no catch, say wild salmon, industry advocates
Despite opposing views on the ban, advocates for the industry and the First Nations who operate salmon farms agree the government’s draft transition plan is lacking.
Reconciliation that works for all in Canada’s fisheries
The principles of the Marshall decisions must be translated into into meaningful policies that respect Indigenous rights, the livelihoods of non-Indigenous fishers, social acceptability, and regional harmony.
Federal resource management decisions undermine collective power of community-based fisheries
More must be done by our federal government to protect working Canadians, middle-class jobs, and maritime culture.
N.L. minister slams feds for ‘total chaos and poor decision-making’ on fisheries file
Gerry Byrne, the fisheries minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, says fisheries management is ‘all about politics’ for the federal government.
Fish fight
Plus, Tom Clark testifies for the condo purchase probe.
Liberal MPs toe party line after breaking historical agreement on northern cod
Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal MPs have proven yet again that they have no interest in standing up for the sustainability of the province’s adjacent resources, enhancing its socio-economic opportunities, or safeguarding its future.
Protecting wild salmon populations doesn’t require banning farms
We need to put salmon farm disease in perspective with how we respond to infectious disease in humans.
Feds miss self-imposed deadline for salmon farm transition plan, look like they’re ‘making it up as they go along,’ say industry stakeholders
Indigenous and industry stakeholders say they are still waiting to see the ‘guts’ of the government’s plan to transition to close-containment salmon farms, which it had committed to deliver by July 31.
Stars align for big changes to British Columbia’s commercial fishery
With two committee studies, an alliance of First Nations and harvester groups calling for owner-operator licensing in B.C., and now a provincial government commitment, conditions are perfect for policy reform on the Pacific Coast.
