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PEI Seafood Sector Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessment
The PEI Government has recently conducted a Seafood Sector Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessment.
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PEI Seafood Sector Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
The PEI Seafood Sector Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, prepared by ICF in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport, and Culture, and industry partners, provides a comprehensive overview of potential measures to enhance the resilience of the
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Inspection Services (Seafood)
What is Inspection Services? Inspection Services provides advice and assistance to clients regarding maintenance of seafood quality and production of quality seafood products. The section administers regulations under: Prince Edward Island Fisheries Act Regulations Prince Edward...
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Future Fisher Program
If you are a new entrant in the lobster fishery in Prince Edward Island, you may be eligible for support through the Future Fisher Program. This program offers training and financial assistance to aid new entrant lobster fishers to become better positioned for success in the PEI lobster fishery. Applications are accepted as a continuous intake and are reviewed first-come, first-served. If the number of applications exceeds budget allocation in a fiscal year, some applications may not receive program funding or will be deferred until the following year. Am I eligible for Future Fisher Funding...
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Apply for a Fish Peddler Licence
If you are selling fish for commercial processing you must be licensed each year and any equipment or vehicle you use must be inspected and approved by a provincial fish inspector in accordance with the PEI Fish Inspection Act, Schedules “E” and “G”. In addition, you are required to provide yearly statistics on fish purchases and sales under the reporting provisions of the Fisheries Act Regulations, section 7(11) (b). You can use the online forms below to apply for or renew your licence as an individual or as a business and submit your yearly statement. What do I need to complete the online...
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Apply for a Fish Buyer Licence
You are required to have a valid Fish Buyer licence to purchase fish directly from fishers for the purpose of resale or processing. In addition, you are required to provide yearly statistics on all fish purchased and sold during the licence period in accordance with the Fisheries Act Regulations. Licences are issued annually to an individual or a business under the authority of the Fisheries Act in the following categories: Lobster Other crustaceans (snow crab, rock crab, etc.) Groundfish (halibut, flounder, etc.) Pelagic (mackerel, herring, tuna, smelts, gaspereau, silversides, etc.) Mollusk...
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Apply for a Fish Processor Licence
You must have licence to process fish or fish products for commercial purposes in PEI. This licence expires each December 31st and must be renewed by the zone deadline described below. In addition, you are required to provide yearly statistics on fish processed during the licence period in accordance with the Fisheries Act Regulations. You can use the online forms below to apply for your annual fish processor licence and submit your annual statement. The deadline to apply for a licence is as follows: Area 24 & 26: March 31 st Area 25: July 31 st Processing licences are issued in the following...