Lost Gear project – Hurricane Fiona cleanup in 3Pn
Applications are now being accepted for the hurricane Fiona Lost Gear recovery effort in 3Pn. Click here to download the application. Applications are due on Monday, November 14th, at 4pm.
Category: Member Updates
Lost Gear Reporting & Ghost Gear Call for Proposals is OPEN
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.22.274B Nov. 3, 2022 Lost Gear Reporting & Ghost Gear Call for Proposals is OPEN In response to the recent devastating impacts
MEDIA RELEASE: Panel Review Recommendations Step in Right Direction for Inshore Fishery
FFAW-Unifor has been an outspoken advocate for improvements to the collective bargaining process for fish harvesters and is optimistic that the recommendations in the report are an important step in
Meeting with Minister Joyce Murray and Senior DFO Staff
On Friday October 7th, FFAW met with Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Minister Joyce Murray to discuss several issues of importance to members. Joining the Minister were several senior
Closure of the 3KL Northern Cod Stewardship Fishery
Closure of the 3KL Northern Cod Stewardship FisheryDFO advises harvesters that the 2022 Northern Cod Stewardship Fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KL will close on Thursday, September 29th at 18:00 hours
CALL FOR INTEREST: WOMEN’S REGIONAL MEETINGS
CALL FOR INTEREST: WOMEN’S REGIONAL MEETINGS Are you interested in participating in FFAW-Unifor’s Women’s Regional Meetings? Women from all sectors of the Union are invited to express their interest in
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES INFO SESSIONS BY DFO
DFO is hosting a number of information sessions this month on Aquatic Invasive Species in your regions. Harbour Breton – September 21 at 6:30 PM (Elliot Premises Theatre) Conne
Special Bulletin – LCC statement on Seafood Watch rating of Canadian Lobster
This ranking is not based on sustainability concerns for those species, but rather the potential impact of gear entanglements on the North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW).