October 15, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Canada, along with the governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, recently announced the renewal of the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF). The renewed fund will provide more…
October 14, 2026
The Honourable Loyola O’Driscoll, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will join the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, along with the Honourable Kent Smith, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture for Nova Scotia, the Honourable Pat Finnigan,…
September 11, 2026
The Honourable Loyola O’Driscoll, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, today joined Bradley George, executive director, Newfoundland and Labrador Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA), to officially proclaim September 13-19, 2026, as Aquaculture Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. Aquaculture Week is being held…
July 10, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador’s seafood industry is recognized worldwide for its quality seafood products. In 2025, the combined market value of Newfoundland and Labrador’s wild fishery and aquaculture industries reached $2.11 billion. Shellfish and groundfish continue to drive the provincial economy…
June 8, 2026
Every year on June 8, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and people around the world celebrate World Oceans Day. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the ocean is more than a natural resource. It is central to the province’s history, culture, and identity. World…
April 22, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Loyola O’Driscoll, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture: Speaker, the cod fishery holds strong historical and traditional significance for Newfoundland and Labrador. The recent northern cod stock…
April 14, 2026
The Honourable Loyola O’Driscoll, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, today released details on a new streamlined process for fish processing licensing in Newfoundland and Labrador, including an updated Fish Processing Licence application and a new Conditional Processing Facility application. The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, in discussions with FFAW-Unifor and Association of Seafood Producers,…
March 18, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Loyola O’Driscoll, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Speaker, this past weekend, Premier Wakeham and I had the privilege of attending Seafood Expo North America in Boston….
November 21, 2025
To mark World Fisheries Day 2025, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador proudly highlights the vital role the fishing industry has played in supporting the province’s economy and rural communities. Celebrated annually on November 21, World Fisheries Day recognizes the value of local fisheries and their importance in supporting coastal…
October 24, 2025
Motorists on the Northern Peninsula are advised to use extreme caution on the roadway between Eddies Cove East, Cooks Harbour and the St. Anthony Airport, as well as St. Anthony to Main Brook (Routes 430 and 432). A large portion…
