"As part of the Marine Division, the staff of Licensing and Compliance Services are responsible for licensing fish processors and fish buyers, carrying out compliance inspections and enforcement of the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act, the Fisheries Organizations Support Act, and related regulations."
"Loans to purchase a fishing licence are available for eligible independent fishers who: Have never held a licence in the commercial fishery (New Entrant), or; Are current commercial fishery licence holders who wish to diversify into a species for which they have never held a licence (New Species)."
"Loan applications can be downloaded from the links below, requested from the office in Halifax, or be obtained from your local provincial fisheries representative."
"In 2009-2010, departmental priorities will focus on three key areas: sustainable resource management, industry growth and development, and responsible governance of the fisheries and aquaculture industries."
"The presence and involvement of Aboriginal Peoples in the modern Atlantic commercial fishing industry is surfacing and here to stay for the long term."
"The identification, knowledge, use and access of oceans aquatic resources by many oceans interests in the Maritime Region have a long history. Some aquatic fish and plant species are fished for commercial purposes: thousands of other aquatic life forms are still to be identified, their use and value to be understood, and access to be cautiously approached."
"In order to provide support and enhancement to DFO’s co-management initiatives, the Assembly of First Nations performed an assessment of co-management definitions and carried out consensus-building exercises with First Nations groups in the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) program in an attempt to reach a common definition."
"First Nation products need to be highlighted as legitimate and credible socially, culturally, economically, and environmentally responsible products that directly contribute to the well-being of First Nation communities and culture."
"The prepared document highlights potential areas of concern for First Nation fisheries rights holders and draws attention to potential infringements of Aboriginal rights as a result of a loss of access to marine resources"
