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MEDIA RELEASE: France Will Not Gain Access to Canadian Snow Crab

September 29, 2026 / Media Releases, Member Updates

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are clear: France cannot create access to snow crab on the Grand Banks by unilateral announcement, and Canadians will not consent

UNION LEADERSHIP MEETINGS THIS WEEK; GLYNN SWORN IN

August 20, 2026 / Media Releases, Member Updates

This week, FFAW union leadership met in Gander to discuss challenges facing members and workplaces and to set priorities for the coming weeks and months. On Monday and Tuesday, the

RESULTS OF EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATION PERIOD; GLYNN ACCLAIMED AS NEW SEC-TREAS

August 10, 2026 / Media Releases

August 10, 2026 The nomination period for the two Executive Board vacancies (by-elections) closed last Friday, August 7 at 4:00PM, and the FFAW’s Elections Committee met this morning to review

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🔵 REOPEN THE COMMERCIAL MACKEREL FISHERY: THE FISHERIES ACT DOES NOT REQUIRE PERMANENT CLOSUREThe Fisheries Act requires rebuilding plans for stocks below the Limit Reference Point. It does not dictate that a commercial fishery must remain closed, nor does it prescribe a specific catch amount.The Act also provides flexibility to address adverse socioeconomic and cultural impacts, provided further stock decline is minimized.Rebuilding the stock and providing responsible commercial access are not mutually exclusive.Minister Thompson must reconsider the 2026 management decision and restore commercial mackerel access for Newfoundland and Labrador. ...

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🔴 MEDIA RELEASE: France Will Not Gain Access to Canadian Snow Crab September 29, 2026 ST. JOHN’S, NL - Fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are clear: France cannot create access to snow crab on the Grand Banks by unilateral announcement, and Canadians will not consent to France’s access to Canadian snow crab under any circumstances. President Emmanuel Macron’s reported commitment of an exploratory licence for up to 1,500 tonnes of snow crab annually for five years on the tail of the Grand Banks is not supported by Canadians who rely on the snow crab fishery. “France’s declaration on Canadian snow crab blindsided our province and the many people whose livelihoods rely on this resource. Based on the many conversations we’ve had on the subject in recent days, President Macron’s claim was also a surprise to the Canadian government,” says FFAW-Unifor President Dwan Street. “DFO has re-affirmed this by stating in no uncertain terms that France does not have the authority to access Canada’s snow crab.” “We have regular, open communication with the federal department of fisheries, the Minister’s Office, and the provincial government, and we remain confident that our country will not surrender the resources that belong to Canadians. France does not get access to Canadian snow crab because its President makes an announcement. This is a Canadian resource that will not be given up,” Street says. “Premier Tony Wakeham’s statement today also reassures the thousands of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who rely on the snow crab fishery,” adds Street. FFAW-Unifor supports the Government of Canada in the assertion that these are Canadian resources. France cannot—and will not—gain access to Canada’s snow crab on the Grand Banks. ...

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📣 Executive Board By-Election ResultsWe’re pleased to announce that Mark Fudge of Molson Coors has been elected to the FFAW-Unifor Executive Board as the IRO Non-Fish representative!Thank you to all eligible members who participated in the by-election, and a special thank-you to Chelsea Dicks of the Ramada for putting her name forward.Congratulations to Mark on his election—we look forward to welcoming him to the Executive Board!Reminder that a full Executive Board election will take place in 2027—all 16 seats will be up for renewal at that time. ...

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5 days ago

📣 Extension on 3rd Period of Atlantic Halibut Sustainability PlanDue to unfavorable weather conditions, there has been a 1-week extension granted on the 3rd Period. The new closing date is October 4th, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the FSSSB at 709-576-0230. ...

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