Protecting Canada's wild salmon
Salmon are iconic to Atlantic and Pacific coastal and inland waters, connecting communities across the country. Through partnerships and action, we strive to ensure healthy, diverse salmon populations to sustain aquatic ecosystems and balance the needs of Canadians for generations to come.
International Year of the Salmon
The International Year of the Salmon is a 5-year outreach and research initiative of the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission and the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization, with a focal year in 2019. The year aims to raise public awareness, gather stakeholders, stimulate science and inspire action to protect salmon.
Pacific wild salmon policy
We place the conservation of salmon and their habitat as the first priority for resource management.
Atlantic Wild Salmon Conservation Policy
Guidance for developing targeted plans, programs and policies for the conservation of wild Atlantic salmon.
Salmon and Indigenous fisheries
Helping sustain salmon coast to coast for Indigenous peoples.
Salmon research
Recent reports on salmon from across Canada.
Fisheries Act amendments
We're proposing changes that will safeguard fish, protect the environment and benefit our communities.
Coastal Restoration Fund
Funding for projects that help restore coastal aquatic habitats.
Atlantic salmon
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2019-05-07 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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Government of Canada works with Pacheedaht First Nation to restore wild salmon habitat
2019-05-03 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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Cooke Aquaculture Innovating and Expanding Salmon Rearing Facilities
2019-04-25 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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Government of Canada takes action to address Fraser River Chinook decline
2019-04-16 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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Catch and release to continue for 2019 Atlantic salmon recreational fishery in the Gulf Region
2019-04-16 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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2019-03-15 | Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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