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MINISTER THOMPSON TAKES STANCE ON REC LOBSTER

October 1, 2026 / Media Releases, Member Updates

Minister Joanne Thompson has responded to the request for a recreational lobster fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the answer is clear: no recreational lobster fishery will be considered. Licensed

MEDIA RELEASE: France Will Not Gain Access to Canadian Snow Crab

September 29, 2026 / Media Releases, Member Updates

ST. JOHN’S, NL – Fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are clear: France cannot create access to snow crab on the Grand Banks by unilateral announcement, and Canadians will not consent

UNION LEADERSHIP MEETINGS THIS WEEK; GLYNN SWORN IN

August 20, 2026 / Media Releases, Member Updates

This week, FFAW union leadership met in Gander to discuss challenges facing members and workplaces and to set priorities for the coming weeks and months. On Monday and Tuesday, the

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14,000 working Newfoundlanders and Labradorians - a history steeped in the fishing industry.

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2 hours ago

📣 Calculations for the lump roe rebate have been completed, and harvesters will be receiving a rebate of $1.66 per pound, resulting in a total price of $3.66 per pound ($2.00 initial + $1.66 rebate). Retroactive payments will be due and payable no later than December 10, 2026. ...

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5 hours ago

🔵 A larger bait allocation does not provide meaningful access for Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters.Canada’s mackerel TAC increased to 1,500 tonnes in 2026, with 1,400 tonnes allocated for personal-use bait. Yet NL harvesters accessed just 2% and 5% of the quota in the previous two years. Our mackerel fishery has historically been a commercial fishery — not a bait fishery.Harvesters across the province continue to report strong mackerel abundance, and DFO’s own assessment showed the stock increased by nearly 50% year over year.A Canadian mackerel fishery is already taking place. The issue is who is able to participate.FFAW-Unifor continues to call on Minister Joanne Thompson - St. John's East to provide Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters with a responsible commercial mackerel allocation that reflects the stock outlook, harvester knowledge, and the historic importance of this fishery to our province. ...

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8 hours ago

📣🦞 3K Lobster and Pelagic Fleet MeetingsLeading Tickles - October 9th at 1:00PM - New Town Hall (87 Main Street) South Brook - October 13th at 1:00PM - Town Hall ...

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2 days ago

We are thrilled to finally see the launch of the NL New Harvesters Network! A space that will continue to grow over time as we seek input from new and prospective fish harvesters. The NL-NHN aims to support the next generation of commercial fish harvesters in the province. ...

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