Month: October 2018

10/31/2018 FFAW is now accepting applications to conduct Atlantic Halibut Longlining in 3Ps in November, 2018. All 3Ps-based harvesters licensed to fish halibut are eligible to apply noting harvesters that

10/25/2018 DFO announced today that the stewardship cod fishery will not be extended despite having quota remaining. “It is unacceptable that fish is being left in the water despite this

10/23/2018 Today, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) presented a technical briefing to industry on the most recent science assessment for the 3Ps cod stock on the south coast

10/23/2018 Unit 1 Redfish Project – Applications are now being received to conduct Redfish Gear Comparisons in Unit 1 this fall and winter. All harvesters in the 4R,3Pn Otter Trawl

10/23/2018 St. John’s, NL – FFAW-Unifor is joining other labour organizations in expressing outrage at the Newfoundland and Labrador Employers’ Council’s disturbing campaign opposing mental health legislation for workers. “It’s

10/19/2018 This week, DFO’s National Advisory Panel released their final report on the Marine Protected Areas. The report recommends that the federal government adopt international standards for conservation which will standardize

10/17/2018 FFAW-Unifor is calling on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to reconsider the decision to close the Atlantic Mackerel fishery despite evidence that suggests the stock on the

10/16/2018 This afternoon, DFO approved FFAW’s request to reopen the northern cod stewardship fishery for all fish harvesters next week, starting on October 21, 2018. DFO also announced that this

10/15/2018 Last week, DFO closed the northern cod stewardship fishery to all fish harvesters except for those who selected the fall fishery option due to 87% of the TAC being