Tag: aquaculture
From Poop to Proof: GEMSTONE Project Aims to Flush Out Source...
Vancouver, BC — Fecal pollution in BC’s marine waters can lead to prolonged closures of shellfish harvesting areas and recreational beaches. These are important...
SDTC supports innovation from coast to coast
Ottawa - Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) has announced an investment of $18.7 million in six innovative Canadian companies working in sectors ranging from...
Funding Announced to Support Quebec’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector
Seven projects will be receiving support from the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program to support clean economic growth in Quebec.
“The projects we...
Government Identifies New Initiatives to Improve Aquaculture Management
The Government of Canada has determined that it will move forward on a suite of initiatives intended to ensure the country’s aquaculture sector is...
Major New Aquaculture Project Launches in Newfoundland and Labrador
Last Friday in Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, representatives from Grieg NL officially launched the company’s $250-million aquaculture project in Placentia Bay with support from...
Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board Launches a Website
The Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board has launched a website, increasing accessibility and transparency in the province’s regulatory role over the aquaculture industry.
“The review...
Green Party Responds to CESD Spring Report
Green Party leader Elizabeth May issued a press release regarding Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Julie Gelfand's three reports that were tabled...
Nova Scotia to Revise Aquaculture Regulations with New Fisheries Act
With the introduction of its Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act today, the Government of Nova Scotia is revising aquaculture regulations to improve outcomes for...
Ontario Recognized Freshwater Users in Inaugural Rural Leader Award
Ontario has recognized innovative leadership in rural communities through the inaugural Rural Ontario Leaders Awards, winners of the award include innovative freshwater users.
Jeff Leal,...
Canada Achieves Milestone in Oceans Protection
The government of Canada has achieved a new milestone in plans to preserve Canada's oceans from coast to coast.
This week, the Minister of Fisheries,...