Ministerial Statement: Minister O’Driscoll Seeking Seven-Day Food Fishery for AllMinisterial Statement: Minister O’Driscoll Seeking Seven-Day Food Fishery for All

The article reports that Fisheries and Oceans Canada increased the total allowable catch for Northern cod off Newfoundland and Labrador to 59,000 tonnes for 2026, a 55% rise from 2025, with the offshore/mid-shore quota increasing to 11,806 tonnes. It notes allocations include 5,895 tonnes for Indigenous harvesters, up 10% from 2025, and highlights…

The article reports that Newfoundland and Labrador government announces 2026 management decisions for Northern cod, Northern Gulf cod, and capelin, including a 55% increase in the Northern cod TAC from 38,000 to 59,000 tonnes and an unchanged capelin TAC of 14,533 tonnes. It also states that there will be no directed commercial fishery for Northern Gulf…

The article reports that Fisheries and Oceans Canada will provide an update today on its management approach for several key commercial fisheries in Newfoundland and Labrador, with a technical briefing scheduled for this morning. More details are expected to be released at approximately 11:30 a.m. NDT, and the announced management decisions could affect…