Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

Stories

Canada commits $1.2 billion to ocean protection as it fast-tracks Pacific Link pipeline

Enforces the fisheries and species-at-risk laws the Pacific Link designation can waive

Cold Lake First Nation asked the Federal Court on Oct 7 to quash Pacific Link's national-interest designation, saying the Major Projects Office never consulted it. The challenge puts Ottawa's plan to have conditions settled by Sept 1, 2027 on uncertain ground.

Updated Oct 20

Newfoundland's Northern cod deemed healthy for first time since 1992 collapse

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Manages the Northern cod fishery under its precautionary approach framework

Canada's Fisheries and Oceans department has declared the Northern cod stock off Newfoundland and Labrador "healthy" for the first time since 1992. The upgrade let Ottawa raise the commercial quota by 55 percent, to 59,000 tonnes a year.

Updated Sep 18