Good morning! Welcome back to Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning fisheries, aquaculture, molluscan shellfish, and marine conservation.

Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

Start Date: 2025-03-30
End Date: 2025-04-05

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Conservatives Promise Increased Funding for Small Craft Harbours

Pierre Poilievre and Mel Arnold announce that a Conservative government would double the funding for the federal Small Craft Harbours program, providing better access to financing for harbour authorities. This commitment aims to support fish and seafood harvesters and the communities they sustain. Mel Arnold, an MP, expressed support for this initiative, which is welcomed by the BC Commercial Fishing Association.

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Provincial Announcements

Ontario Protects Lake Huron Fisheries

The Ontario government fined Purvis Bros. Limited and two boat captains for failing to comply with commercial fishing licence conditions, safeguarding Lake Huron fish populations.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.ontario.ca

Alberta Celebrates Tariff Announcement

Premier Danielle Smith announced that the U.S. will uphold the majority of CUSMA, maintaining zero tariffs on many Canadian goods, including seafood.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.alberta.ca

Public Officials' Social Media

Rick Perkins Questions Marine Protected Areas

Rick Perkins raised concerns on Twitter about the impact of Marine Protected Areas on fisheries, urging viewers to watch Pierre Poilievre's announcement.

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David Wells Praises Aquaculture Leaders

Senator David Wells commended Cyr Couturier and Danny Boyce for their contributions to sustainable aquaculture and industry best practices.

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Senator Wells Acknowledges Newfoundland Leaders

David Wells highlighted the achievements of Martin Sullivan, Richard Rogers, and Alberto Wareham in advancing Newfoundland's fishing and seafood industry.

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What We're Reading This Week

• Lobster industry breathes sigh of relief: Tariff threats on the lobster industry have been temporarily walked back.
• Seafood producers confident in court challenge: Newfoundland and Labrador seafood producers express confidence in their legal challenge against the fisheries union.
• Gore Bay company fined: A Gore Bay company and boat captains were fined for commercial fishing violations.