WHERE: Rodd Miramichi, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

The agenda will be provided at the meeting.

The objective of the meeting is to develop propositions for a new Rationalization Plan for the Bluefin Tuna Commercial Fishery (2017- 2019), which needs to be renewed in 2023.

For any questions or additional information, please contact Luc LeBlanc at (506) 532-2485 or by email at luc@mfu-upm.com .

Place : Cap-Pelé Golden Age Club

POSTPONED to 2pm (instead of 10 am)

Place : Notre Center - Grande-Digue

Place : Richibucto Town Hall

Place : Pointe-Sapin Community Center

Place : Rodd Miramichi River Resort

Place : Community Center of Inkerman

Place : Community Center of Inkerman

Place : Atlantic Host - Bathurst

Science and Fisheries workshop that will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The workshop will focus on minimum lobster size. We will have a connectivity practice the day before on November 28, 2022 at 11 a.m.. For information : 506-532-2485

Invitation

Species at risk act workshops 

The Maritime Fishermen’s Union invites you to a virtual workshop to discuss with specialists about the species at risk act (SARA).

The workshop will be offered by your science branch, Homarus, and funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The objective is to pursue the discussion on coexistence between fishermen and species at risk in Canadian waters.

Session date and themes

November 22 – Species at risk

• SARA 101: Learn the basics of the Species at Risk Act and ask your questions to experts!

• Fishermen and Whales in Canadian waters

• The Great White Shark in Maritime Atlantic waters

The workshop will be offered virtually on Zoom, with simultaneous translation, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am AST.

Please note that workshop spaces are limited for technical reasons, reservations (RSVP) are required to participate. To RSVP, send an email to shediac@mfu-upm.com specifying which workshop you want to attend. You will then receive the links to access the workshops and the procedure to connect to the Zoom meeting.

You have until Friday November 18, 2022 at 4 p.m. to register for the workshops.

Another notice will be send to the members closer to the date

For more info : Ruth Innis, ruth@mfu-upm.com (902) 961-3038

REMINDER - Halibut Pilot Project in 4T5

Please submit your name by Wednesday, June 29 at noon.

The draw will be held in the afternoon on ZOOM and details will be posted in the private MFU Facebook group as well.

A meeting for halibut license holders is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21 at 6:00 pm at the Inkerman Community Center.

For information : Lyne Robichaud at (506) 395-6366 or lyne@mfu-upm.com

Where? Inkerman Centre

Following Tuesday's advisory committee meeting, two meetings are scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 29, 2022, to discuss management measures and recommendations for the upcoming fall herring season.

For more information, you can consult your fisheries advisor:
Lyne Robichaud : (506) 395-6366, lyne@mfu-upm.com

Where? Travelodge Wyndham Miramichi at 10:00 a.m.

Following Tuesday's advisory committee meeting, two meetings are scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 29, 2022, to discuss management measures and recommendations for the upcoming fall herring season.

For more information, you can consult your fisheries advisor:
Luc LeBlanc : (506) 532-2485, luc@mfu-upm.com

The virtual workshop to discuss best practices related to lobster handling and quality will be held on April 14 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Zoom.

Please confirm your attendance by sending your name and email address to shediac@mfu-upm.com or by calling (506) 532-2485 before Monday April 11, 2022.