Strengthening protections for Canadian independent harvesters and coastal communities

BC Premier David Eby announced a renewed commitment with Canada to keep the North Coast tanker ban in place, reinforcing protections for the region's environment, First Nations, and coastal economy. The agreement, part of the Canada-B.C. Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, will maintain the oil tanker moratorium and support investments in the North Coast…

The article reports that the Government of Canada, through Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), announced measures to strengthen protections for Canadian independent harvesters and coastal communities. The announcement was published on July 28, 2026.