Seafood

• Nova Scotia to lift licensing moratorium for buyers and processors in seafood sector

  Nova Scotia will lift two long-standing moratoriums on new seafood buyer and processor licenses starting August. The move aims to boost the economy and diversify markets.

  Canada

  May 13, 2025
  
• China tariffs on Canadian seafood add to trade uncertainty

  China announced the retaliatory tariffs in response to the Canadian surtax of 100 per cent on all Chinese-made electric vehicles, and of 25 per cent on steel and aluminum.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2025
  
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• Recipe: Seafood congee

  Learn to make Fresh Ideas Start Here's Seafood Congee with this simple recipe.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 12, 2025
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• Something’s fishy: 1 in 5 seafood products are mislabelled, study finds

  The fish advertised at a seafood counter or on a sushi restaurant's menu might not be the same one that ends up in your shopping bag or on your plate, a Calgary study warns.

  Health

  Sep 23, 2024
• Lobster giant partially owned by Indigenous bands delivering higher sales and profits

  A seafood giant that is half-owned by a coalition of First Nations is reporting a leap in annual sales, as 2022 revenues rose by $71.6 million compared to the year before.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2023
• Sardines, squid could supplant salmon on B.C. menus amid climate change: UBC study

  Researchers looking at Vancouver menus and ocean temperatures going back 140 years found a growing trend in seafood that thrives in warmer waters.

  Environment

  Apr 22, 2022
• Ottawa announces $4.85M to buoy Nova Scotia’s struggling fish and seafood sector

  Fisheries Minister says the $4.85 million will help the sector retool and find new markets, positioning the industry for a strong post-pandemic recovery.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2021
• Nova Scotia fisheries receive nearly $45 million in funding from federal, provincial governments

  The $44.7 million announced on Thursday is being split between 11 different companies to assist the sector to be more effective and sustainable.

  Politics

  Feb 4, 2021
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• N.B. seafood giant Cooke buys insolvent U.S. fish processor, expands global reach

  True North Seafood, the flagship brand and processing arm of Cooke, purchased Mariner Seafood for US$2.75 million.

  Economy

  Oct 28, 2020
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• ‘Things could’ve been way worse’: Spring lobster season nears end amid COVID-19 market challenges

  "Things could've been way worse. At least our fishermen have had a chance to go out and catch part of their catch."

  Economy

  Jun 17, 2020