Accurate reporting of fish catch is a vital part of ensuring sustainable stock management and supporting conservation measures. It also impacts food safety and Canada’s ability to meet its treaty and international obligations. Under Canada’s Fisheries Act, it is illegal for any person to make a false or misleading statement, either orally or in writing, to a Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officer. Failing to abide by the rules can lead to serious consequences.

On March 31, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced a next step in strengthening the long-term conservation and rebuilding of wild Pacific salmon with the expansion of mass marking of all DFO hatchery-origin Chinook salmon in southern British Columbia.

Wild Pacific salmon are central to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of British Columbia and Yukon. They are a lifeforce for ecosystems, a foundation for coastal and inland communities, and a species of deep significance to Indigenous Peoples.

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Today, the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven Mackinnon, announced vessel management measures to support the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales, including an increased approach distance from the previous 400 metres to 1,000 metres. This measure will help increase protection, simplify regulations for Canadians, and align with existing measures in Washington State.

Building a stronger economy at home, protecting Canadian jobs and sectors, and making life more affordable

VAC Minister McKnight visits CFB Esquimalt, highlights NATO 2% targeted spending

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the 2026 Dick Martin Scholarship, an award that encourages interest in the field of occupational health and safety.

Canada is making major investments to protect our sovereignty, strengthen security and create prosperity. In B.C., PacifiCan is investing in researchers and innovators to advance defence technologies that protect Canada.