Canada Fisheries Modernized: Independence Up, Red Tape Down
Ottawa, Ontario - Canada's fish and seafood industry contributes over $8 billion to the economy, provides over 63,000 jobs, and exports $8.5 billion in products. It helps support coastal and rural economies while supplying seafood markets around the world. Fishing is subject to various regulations that are necessary to safeguard our ocean resources, to keep workers safe, and to ensure independent harvesters can participate in this culturally important industry. The Government of Canada is working to make regulations clearer and reducing unnecessary red tape, while supporting a strong and sustainable fishing industry.
Today, the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, announced policy initiatives underway to make fisheries stronger and regulations less burdensome for harvesters. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is moving forward with these initiatives to modernize fisheries, cut red tape, improve efficiency, clarify regulatory requirements, and support compliance:
All these initiatives are informed by feedback received from harvesters, Indigenous communities, and industry partners. DFO will continue to work with those on the water to identify opportunities to cut red tape for a more efficient and economically prosperous fishing industry.
https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/02/strengthening-and-modernizing-canadas-fisheries-by-protecting-harvester-independence-and-cutting-red-tape.html
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