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QC Fisheries Division oversees all fishery and marine related activities in our group of companies. We manage and distribute QC’s fishing quota and QC’s portion of Unaaq’s quota as well as fishing allocations received through the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board’s Access and Allocations process. The QC Fisheries Division is dedicated ...
The Fisheries Act provides for the management and control of fisheries on the one hand and for the protection of fish habitat on the other. The provisions with respect to the protection of fish habitat are contained in the Act while control over harvesting appears largely in the regulations in the form of prohibitions.
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Act. Financial Administration Act. Fisheries Act. Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licences Regulations. Alberta Fishery Regulations, 1998. Aquaculture Activities Regulations. Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations. Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985. Authorizations Concerning Fish and Fish Habitat Protection ...
On November 25, 2013, new provisions of the Fisheries Act regarding fisheries protection came into effect, completing the planned amendments to the Act. These new provisions include the prohibition to undertake projects that may result in serious harm to fish that are part of or support a commercial, recreational or Aboriginal fishery (Section 35).
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At QFC we see stewardship as our corporate responsibility – it is embedded in our culture and incorporated into our day-to-day work. Stewardship of our resources, and our natural environment, to protect and sustain our Qikiqtani Region This means harvesting in a sustainable manner and working with regulatory agencies to protect our waters. This als...
QFC is committed to quality and sustainability. We offer all-natural premium cold-water seafood to national and international markets. From the ocean to your plate, our shrimp and turbot are harvested using methods to maintain the highest quality products. QFC offers the assurance of Canada’s standards of sanitation, hygiene and quality control. Th...
At QFC our greatest asset is our people. We are committed to our people and our communities. QFC’s objective is to maximize Inuit employment both at sea on the Saputi, and in our corporate and divisional offices. We work to build careers for Inuit, not just jobs. We offer high-quality employment in a safe, ethical and injury-free workplace.
Since 2016, a vast nationwide consultation has given the general public, environmental groups, the industry and Indigenous groups an opportunity to share their opinions on the Fisheries Act and various amendments that could be made. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s intent for this process is to support the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitats and the sustainability of fisheries.
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On February 6, 2018, we introduced proposed amendments to restore lost protections and incorporate modern safeguards into the Fisheries Act. On June 21, 2019 the new Fisheries Act received royal assent and became law. The new provisions and stronger protections will better support the sustainability of Canada’s marine resources for future ...
