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2011

Canada Opens New Market for Seal Products in China
January 12, 2011 - Beijing, China

2010

November 28 Government of Canada Comments on Results of Latest Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
November 22 Canada Signs On to New International Measures to Fight Illegal Fishing
November 10 Canada Targets Illegal Fishing in North Pacific Ocean
October 8 Canada Joins the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission
October 7 Government of Canada Announces Proactive Action Plan to Protect the Great Lakes from Asian Carp
October 4 Canada Signs Ocean Science Cooperation Agreement with China
September 24 NAFO Takes Further Action to Rebuild Groundfish Stocks and to Protect Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems
July 8 Improving Fisheries Governance in the Northwest Atlantic
February 14 Statement by Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans - Federal Government to Protect Against Foreign Overfishing - Will Close Ports to Faroese and Greenlandic Fishing Vessels
February 11 Government of Canada Collaborates With the U.S. to Protect Great Lakes Fisheries
January 26 Canada Warns Faroese and Greenlandic Fishing Authorities of Port Closures for Overfishing 3L Shrimp

2009

November 16 Minister Shea Continues to Press ICCAT to Protect Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
November 4 Canada Calls on ICCAT to Take Action to Protect Bluefin Tuna from Illegal Fishing Activities
October 8 Minister Gail Shea Dispels Myths about Amendments to the Convention of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization
October 5 Minister Shea Announces Appointment of David Balfour to Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization
September 25 Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Takes Strong New Action to Protect Fish Stocks and Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems
September 11 Statement by Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans - Canada and the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization
August 24 International Scientists Work Collaboratively on a Groundbreaking Study to Survey the Sea Floor off Canada’s East Coast
June 9 Joint statement: 14th North Atlantic Fisheries Ministers Conference
January 5 Canada and the United States Renew Treaty to Conserve Pacific Salmon Stocks and Ensure Long-Term Sustainability of Pacific Salmon Fishery

2008

August 8 Joint Efforts Advance the Fight Against Overfishing
May 26 Canada and Norway Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Fisheries Cooperation
May 9 Canada Helps Establish New International Measures to Protect Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems
April 6 Ministers Hearn and Mackay Recognize Canadian Forces for Fisheries Enforcement
February 22 Vessels Confiscated and Licences Cancelled for Illegal High Seas Driftnet Use in North Pacific Ocean
February 20 Canada Contributes to Collaborative Atlantic Salmon Research
February 13 Harsh Penalties Levied for Overfishing in NAFO Area

2007

December 10 Canada Commemorates 25th Anniversary of UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
November 21 Minister Hearn Celebrates World Fisheries Day 2007 – Highlights Canada’s Success at Stopping Illegal Fishing in NAFO Waters
September 28 Canada Continues to Build on its Achievements at NAFO
September 7 Minister Hearn Visits Spain and Portugal to Advance Canadian Efforts to Stop Overfishing
August 9 Aerial Surveillance Patrols Curb Illegal Fishing in North Pacific
August 7 Minister Hearn Appoints Commissioner to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
July 3 Minister Hearn Appoints Commissioner to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
April 25 Canada’s New Government Contributes $500,000 to Help Developing Nations Monitor and Control their Fishing Vessels
January 25 Diplomatic Appointment

2006

November 14 Canada and Norway Close Allies on Fisheries Issues
November 13 Sustainable Fisheries a Shared Priority for Canada and Iceland
September 29 High Seas Stake-Out: DFO Resumes Hunt For Illegal Fishing in North Pacific
September 22 Canada Achieves Major Reforms at Historic Meeting of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization
July 6         Joint Canada-European Union Inspection Patrols in the Northwest Atlantic
March 3         Hearn Says Time for Action: High Seas Task Force Final Report Launched
March 3 High Seas Task Force Ministers Announce Joint Initiatives to Tackle Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

2005

November 23 $7.6 Million in New Science Funding to Improve Knowledge of Marine Ecosystems and Migratory Ecosystems of Migratory Fish Stocks
November 23 Canada Newest Member of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission
November 22 Unprecedented Sanctions Invoked by ICCAT for Overfishing Bigeye Tuna Organization also Takes Steps to Strengthen Fisheries Management
November 21 First Canadian Scientist to Receive Award from Prestigious Russian Fisheries Science Centre
November 8 New Science Funding will Improve Knowledge of Bluefin Tuna and Other Highly Migratory Species in the Atlantic
November 7 Regan Appoints Commissioners to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
October 28 Collaborative Science Activities may Improve Abundance and Migration Timing Forecasts of Pacific Salmon Stocks
October 12 Canada and Portugal Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Fisheries Co-operation: Bilateral Committee Created to Oversee Implementation
September 23 Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Commits to Reform Agenda
September 22 APEC Oceans Ministers Make Commitment to Fisheries Trade and Marine Resources Management
September 15 North Pacific Fishing Nations Working Together to Strengthen High Seas Fisheries Management
September 8 Minister Regan in Indonesia to Co-Host APEC Oceans Ministers’ Meeting and Forward International Fisheries and Oceans Governance Agenda
September 1 Minister Regan Responds to Final Report of the Advisory Panel on Straddling Fish Stock
August 10 Reforming High Seas Fisheries Management a Priority Shared by Canada and Norway
July 25 APEC Oceans Ministers' Meeting to Highlight Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Resource Development – Canada and Indonesia to Co-Chair
June 14 New 'Salmon at Sea' Initiative Intensifies Scientific Research on North Atlantic Salmon
June 8 Joint International Detection and Enforcement Operation Stems Illegal Fishing in North Pacific
June 1 Regan Appoints Commissioner to the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization
June 1 North Atlantic Fisheries Ministers Eager to Make Tangible Progress Regarding High Seas Fisheries Governance Reform
May 31 10th North Atlantic Fisheries Ministers Conference
May 30 Russia Takes Swift Action Against Non-Compliance in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Regulatory Area
May 4

Focus Groups Provide Insight into the Views of Canadians and Europeans on the Global Overfishing Problem
May 2 Ministerial Declaration Signals Political Commitment to change Direction of High Seas Fisheries Governance
April 29 Canada Invests $20 Million to Fight Overfishing and Improve International Fisheries Governance
April 29 Fisheries Patrols Launched in the North Pacific
March 23 Regan Announces New Action Plan for Sustainable Development
March 12 The 2005 Rome Declaration on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
March 11 Illegal, Unreported And Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and International Fisheries Governance Key Topics at International Meetings
February 17 Draft Action Plan to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Released for Consultation
February 3 Regan Announces Appointment of Commissioners to the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization
February 1 Canadian Fishery Officers Participate in EU Workshop for NAFO Inspectors

2004

December 13 Regan Appoints Members of the Advisory Panel on the Sustainable Management of Straddling Fish Stocks in the Northwest Atlantic
December 2 Faroe Islands and Greenland Vessels Banned from Canadian Ports
November 16 Regan Addresses United Nations General Assembly; Invites Fishing Nations to St. John's Conference
November 10 Minister Regan Encouraged by Growing International Co-operation to Address Global Overfishing Concerns
November 5 Minister Regan to Visit Portugal and Britain to Advance International Fisheries Governance Agenda
October 28 Regan Joins Ministerial High Seas Task Force to Expose and Deter Illegal Fishing Activities
September 24 Taking Action Against Overfishing Remains High Priority of Government of Canada
September 19 Progress Achieved at Annual Meeting of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO)
May 6 Government of Canada Announces New Measures to Combat Foreign Overfishing
March 16 New $17.5 M Investment Expands NAFO Enforcement
March 16 Minister Announces $51 Million Air Surveillance Contract
March 5 Ministers Regan and Pratt Announce Collaboration on Marine Security Initiatives
January 20 Cod Recovery, NAFO Issues Dominate Minister's First Visit
Date Modified: 2011-01-24

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