Proposed amendments to the federal Fisheries Act will help ensure a more sustainable fishery for generations to come. The federal government will invest up to $284.2 million in measures to enhance marine protection and allow the sustainable use of resources. Prince Edward Island...
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...
What is dead marine mammal removal and disposal? Removal and/or disposal of dead marine mammals (seals, dolphins, and whales) and large fish (sharks and tuna) that wash up on the Prince Edward Island shoreline is the responsibility of the Marine Fisheries section including the...
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries today issued the following statement on its plan to deliver shellfish enhancement activities for 2017: The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has supported the oyster fishery for many years by providing funding to the PEI Shellfish...
Si vous êtes un nouveau pêcheur de homard de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard ou si vous travaillez à acquérir une flotte de pêche au homard, vous pourriez être admissible à du soutien dans le cadre du Programme pour futurs pêcheurs. Ce programme offre de la formation et un soutien financier aux nouveaux pêcheurs afin qu’ils soient en meilleure posture pour connaître du succès dans le secteur de la pêche au homard à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Les demandes seront acceptées jusqu’au 31 mars 2021 et évaluées selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi. Si le nombre de demandes est trop élevé compte...
Les Insulaires auront la chance de gagner de superbes prix lors de la neuvième édition annuelle de la campagne Love our Lobster qui aura lieu jusqu’au 26 juin. Love our Lobster est conçue pour créer une plus grande appréciation du homard de très grande qualité pêché dans les eaux...
Identify the signs of late blight in potatoes and tomatoes for home gardeners.
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...
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...
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...