DFO - Boat Charter to Conduct Rock Crab Trap Survey

LFA23 (Project #1) - Work will be completed by day trips. The port of call for loading and unloading the vessel at the beginning and end of each day and at the end of the project will be either New Mills, Jacquet River, Belledune or Pointe-Verte, NB.

The work will be performed between July 11 and 29, 2022 for 5 consecutive days. The vessel must be available to begin work at 06:00 hours on July 11, 2022. The contractor will be notified of the exact start date with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.

Please consult the tender at the following website to see all requirements and conditions: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/pro.../tender-notice/PW-22-00993520

If you are interested in this project, please contact the MFU office in Tracadie (506) 395-6366 no later than May 13th, 2022.

JOB OFFER - HOMARUS CENTRE

Do you know someone who might be interested in working at the Homarus Centre? We are currently looking for a Science facilitator for a seasonal role from late May to early September! You can view the job posting below.

SIGN THE PETITION - NO TO THE CLOSURE OF THE SPRING HERRING AND MACKEREL FISHERIES

The MFU continues its advocacy work by communicating and defending your interest in the spring herring and mackerel file. We have made several media appearances to make your position known, and we continue to communicate with governments and politicians.

Since the creation of our petition on the closure of the spring herring and mackerel fishery last week, it has gathered more to 300 signatures.

If you have not yet signed the petition, we invite you to do so by clicking on the link below. Your collaboration is essential to make our message heard and to demonstrate the importance of our efforts. We also invite you to share the petition on your social medias and with your friends and family, to significantly increase the number of signatures.

Press Release - The Coalition of Atlantic and Quebec Fishing Organizations

The Coalition of Atlantic and Quebec Fishing Organizations has responded to the announcement of the immediate closure of herring and mackerel commercial fisheries with a Press Release.

In this Press Release, they call on the Federal Fisheries Minister to meet with commercial fishing organizations and to be more transparent.You can read the Press Release below.

Correction - Science and Fishing Workship - April 14, 2022

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.

News release - Conservation of the spring herring and mackerel stocks does not require a moratorium on the inshore fishery - NO to minister Murray’s decision

Message from Transport Canada

The department informs us that this year, portable aluminum decks will not be accepted for fishing, for all types of fisheries including crab and herring. The Atlantic Division of Transport Canada is currently working on an official letter, which will be communicated to you.

If you have any questions, you can contact Yves Breau, Marine Safety Inspector, directly by e-mail: yves.breau@tc.gc.ca, or by phone: (506) 548-7491.

Local AGMs

The New Brunswick Local AGMs will be held in person. As a result of the new announcement from New Brunswick Public Health, the proof of vaccination is no longer required to attend AGMs. However, masks and social distancing will be mandatory.

Here is the information for your local AGM:

Local 1: Friday, March 4th, at the Inkerman Community Center, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Local 2: Wednesday, March 2nd, at the Richibucto Town Hall, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Local 3 : Thursday, March 3rd, at the Rodd in Miramichi, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Local 5: Monday, February 28th at the Shediac Multifunctional Center, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Local 10 : Tuesday, March 1st, at the Atlantic Host, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.