The Canada-Russia MOU on Fisheries Cooperation

The Canada-Russia MOU on Fisheries Cooperation demonstrates the commitment of two fishing nations to work together to advance technical, scientific, economic and enforcement activities that address high seas fisheries issues, particularly in the Northwest Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans. Specific projects include undertaking joint scientific research on wild and farmed fish stocks; sharing information on port landings, fisheries statistics and enforcement activities; participating in joint vessel inspections on the high seas; and working together to continue the reform of regional fisheries management organizations.

Canada and Russia share membership in four regional fisheries management organizations: Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization, North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission, North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization, and International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas.

"International cooperation is essential to the long-term sustainability of high seas stocks, healthy oceans ecosystems and prosperous ocean communities," said Minister Hearn at the signing ceremony in Ottawa, adding, that "working together, Canada and Russia can champion conservation and improved international management of fishing resources."

News Release

• Canada and Russia Sign New Agreements to Strengthen Economic Cooperation
  November 29, 2007

Memorandum of Understanding on Fisheries Co-operation between the State Committee on Fisheries of the Russian Federation and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans of Canada (November 2007)

Other links

• First Canadian Scientist to Receive Award from Prestigious Russian Fisheries Science Centre (November 21, 2005)
• Russia Takes Swift Action Against Non-Compliance in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Regulatory Area (May 30, 2005)