Fisheries and Aquaculture - 2012
January, February,
March, April,
May, June,
July, August, September, October, November,
December
January
January 5
Funding Supports Future Growth of Aquaculture Industry
Media Advisory: Minister King to Provide Update on Decision on OCI Proposal
January 6
Ocean Choice International Denied Permanent Redfish Exemption
January 10
New Marketing Initiatives Undertaken with Funding from Provincial Government
January 16
Funding Provided for Students to Experience Arctic Adventures
January 23
Conference Allows Youth to Explore Marine Opportunities
January 30
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Meeting of Atlantic Ministers of Aquaculture and Fisheries in New Brunswick
February
February 1
Media Advisory: Minister King to Participate in Seal Day on the Hill
February 9
Media Advisory: Minister King to Issue a Decision on OCI Proposals
Ocean Choice International�s Redfish and Yellowtail Proposals Rejected by Provincial Government
February 14
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Aquaculture Conference
February 15
2011 Marks Another Record Year for Aquaculture in Newfoundland and Labrador
February 23
Fish Oil Biodiesel Research Supported by the Provincial Government
February 27
Minister Takes Exception to Comments Made by FFAW Regarding Future of Fishery
March
March 8
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Atlantic Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers Conference
March 9
Seafood Industry Year in Review Released
Newfoundland and Labrador Delegation to Attend Annual International Boston Seafood Show
Fisheries Ministers Focus on Economic Prosperity in Atlantic Canada
March 16
Opposition Refuses to Debate the Fishery in the House of Assembly
March 21
Ministers Express Condolences on the Passing of Fur Institute of Canada Chairman
Tender Announced for New Biosecure Wharf in Harbour Breton
March 27
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Encouraging Youth Involvement in the Fishery of the Future
April
April 4
Ministerial Statement - Fisheries Innovation Funding Program Continues to Benefit Province
House of Assembly Passes Amended Motion Regarding the Fishery
April 5
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Significant Announcement to Support Sealing Industry
Provincial Government Loan Boosts 2012 Seal Hunt
April 18
Media Advisory: Minister to Highlight Seal Product Marketing Initiatives
Local Company Attending Fur Exposition with Assistance from Provincial Government
April 24
A Prosperous Economy and Renewable Energy Future Fueled by Budget 2012
Building Prosperity: Infrastructure Investments Promote Sustainable Success
April 25
House of Assembly Passes Motion Regarding Sealing Industry
April 26
Ministerial Statement - Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research Supports Provincial Fishery
May
May 1
Ministerial Statement - Budget 2012: People and Prosperity Provides Strong Support for Fishing and Aquaculture Industries
May 4
Provincial Government Urges Senate of
Canada to Defeat Liberal Motion to Abolish the Seal Harvest
May 15
Contract Awarded for Construction of a New Aquaculture Wharf in Harbour Breton
May 17
Media Advisory: Ministers to Introduce an Important Initiative to Support Fish Harvesters
May 18
Fish Harvesters to Benefit from Enhanced Program
May 23
Ministerial Fisheries Committee Provides Update on Assistance for Fish Plant Workers and Regions Affected by Closures
May 29
Ministerial Statement - 2012 Seal Harvest a Success While Demand for Seal Products Increasing
June
June 1
Media Advisory: Minister to Highlight Fisheries Research Funding Aboard RV Celtic Explorer
June 4
Budget 2012 Investment Continues Strong Commitment to Fisheries Ecosystems Research
Amendments to Legislation Aim to Modernize and Enhance Operation and Oversight of Aquaculture Industry
June 8
World Oceans Day 2012 Encourages Ocean Conservation and Protection
Media Advisory: Minister to Celebrate World Oceans Day at the Marine Institute
June 11
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Grand Opening of The Natural Boutique
June 20
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Launches New Children�s Book
June 21
Minister Provides Update on Progress in Supporting Displaced Fish Plant Workers
June 29
Media Advisory: Provincial Government to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Cod Moratorium
July
July 6
Media Advisory: Minister Available to Media
July 12
Aquaculture Production Safe and Environmentally Sustainable
July 25
New Project to Remotely Detect Lost Crab Pots
August
August 28
Displaced Fish Plant Workers from Jackson�s Arm Receive Assistance
August 29
Over Half a Million Dollars for Employment
Support Projects in Labrador
August 30
Employment Support Project will Enhance Community Centre in St. Bride�s
September
September 4 New Funding Supports Barry Group to Explore New Seafood Marketing Opportunities
September 12
Media Advisory: Minister to Address at Association of Seafood Producers Meeting
September 21
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Significant Milestone for New Sealers Memorial in Elliston
September 25
Media Advisory: Ministers to Launch Fish
Harvesting Safety Association
September 26
Industry-led Fisheries Safety Association to Help Save Lives at Sea
September 28
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate at International Fisheries Symposium
October
October 15
New Marketing Initiative Supported by Provincial Government
October 24
Satellite Tagging Project for Atlantic Cod Receives More Funding
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Fisheries Council of Canada Annual Conference
November
November 2
Funding Announced to Develop Newfoundland and Labrador Seafood Nutritional Information Package
November 5
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Aquaculture Announcement in St. Alban�s
November 6
New Funding Supports Expansion of Gray Aqua Group Salmon Farms
November 7
Additional $1 Million Provided for Expansion of Aquaculture Wharf in Pool�s Cove
November 8
Aquaculture Industry Growth Attracts New Business to Grand Falls-Windsor
November 19
Ministerial Statement - Aquaculture
Development Continues Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador
Official Opposition Suggests the Provincial
Government Forfeit One Thousand Jobs in Aquaculture
November 20
Ministerial Statement - Strong Investment Has Built a Strong Aquaculture Industry
November 21
Provincial Government Recognizes World Fisheries Day
November 27
Provincial Workshop to Explore Fishing Vessel Design, Efficiency and Safety
November 30
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Launch of Fishing Vessel Stability E-Simulator
Additional Funding Will Support Fishing
Vessel Stability E-Simulator
December
December 3
Media Advisory: Minister Dalley to Meet with Federal Minister Shea
December 13
Funding Provided to Support the Canadian Sealers Association
December 18
Ministerial Statement - Carino Processing
Limited Provides First Installment of Seal Industry Loan Repayment
CFIA Confirms a New Case of ISA at
Aquaculture Site
Media Advisory: Minister and Provincial Aquaculture Veterinarian to Speak with the Media
December 21
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Details of Agreements with Ocean Choice International
New Agreements with OCI Revitalize Fortune Fish Plant Operation
New Fisheries Opportunity for Yellowtail Flounder Announced
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