Government of Canada

Government of Canada and Gitanyow Nation Partner on New Community Economic Development Hatchery to Support Pacific Salmon

September 3, 2024 Government of Canada

The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, announced the Government’s intention to construct a new community-run hatchery on the Kitwanga River, a tributary of the Skeena River. The hatchery will be built by the Government of Canada and operated by Gitanyow Nation. Construction on the facility is expected to begin this fall. …

Amended Certificates for the Export of Fish and Seafood to the United Kingdom

April 29, 2024 Government of Canada

Please note that the United Kingdom (UK) has amended its certificates for the export of fish and seafood products for human consumption. The new model certificates do not represent any change to UK import requirements, but the format of the streamlined certificates differs from the current certificate templates. …

Government of Canada Announces Investment in Dairy Farmers of Canada to Support Sustainability

July 11, 2023 Government of Canada

The Government of Canada is announcing over $7.5 million to Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) to help support sustainable development in the dairy industry. This funding is provided through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. …

Government of Canada Invests More Than $1.7 Million to Expand Seafood Exports to International Markets

May 20, 2022 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Canada’s high-quality, sustainable fish and seafood products are known worldwide. Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced more than $1.7 million in funding for six projects to help expand seafood exports to international markets. …

Government of Canada Invests $4.4M to Increase Access to Canada’s High-Quality Grain Products Globally

May 5, 2022 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

 Canada’s grain sector is a major driver of economic growth domestically, with demand for Canadian export grain products on the rise from global markets. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to nearly $4.4 million, over two years, to support three industry organizations in their efforts to grow Canada’s grain exports. …