Joyce Murray

• As Trudeau set to shuffle cabinet, 7 ministers expected to exit

  Global News has confirmed Marco Mendicino, David Lametti, and Mona Fortier are expected to be among the cabinet ministers set to be removed from the front bench in cabinet shuffle.

  Politics

  Jul 25, 2023
  
• As tidal power firms ebb, Fisheries minister strikes task force to smooth regulation

  The federal fisheries minister is creating a task force to smooth the regulation of Bay of Fundy tidal power after a key player sought bankruptcy protection last week.

  Canada

  May 16, 2023
  
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• Federal minister defends enforcement since baby eel fishery closure in the Maritimes

  On Thursday, Joyce Murray's office responded to allegations that her department isn't doing enough to stop poachers from harming lucrative baby eel fisheries.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
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• Federal decision to shut down B.C. salmon farms prompts company court challenge

  The farms off B.C.'s coast have been a major flashpoint with environmental groups and some First Nations saying the farms are linked to disease that transfers to wild salmon.

  Environment

  Mar 21, 2023
• One year closure of commercial cod fishery in northern Gulf of St. Lawrence

  The Fish, Food and Allied Workers union says it is deeply disappointed with the one-year closure and says it hurts a struggling region.

  Environment

  Jul 4, 2022
• Two-year licence renewal for some fish farms as Ottawa reveals transition plan for B.C.

  Fisheries and Oceans Canada is mandated to phase out open-net pen fish farming in British Columbia waters by 2025.

  Politics

  Jun 22, 2022
• Lack of fairness prompts Federal Court to set aside B.C. fish farm phaseout

  The BC Salmon Farmers Association said it was encouraged by the decision, however it declined an interview request while it is reviewed the ruling more closely.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2022
• DFO announces closures of Atlantic mackerel, bait fisheries to restore stocks

  Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray says she recognizes many harvesters depend on the fisheries and promised to work with them and others in the industry to preserve the stocks.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2022
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• Ottawa allocates close to $12 million for Indigenous commercial fisheries in B.C.

  Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray says the funds will support business and training opportunities for 31 Indigenous companies involving 117 First Nations in the province.

  Politics

  Feb 23, 2022
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• Canada election results: Vancouver Quadra

  The riding of Vancouver Quadra is one of six federal ridings that cover the City of Vancouver, particularly its west side, which includes the University of British Columbia.

  Politics

  Aug 15, 2021