Governance

Science and Governance are closely linked in a sustainably driven industry. In LFA27, CBFHA uses data from our research projects and ongoing At-Sea Sampling program to help support decision making. We feel our work in science has made us important players in the governance and management of our natural resources.
Below are some governance-focused groups that CBFHA participates in.

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Lobster Council of Canada

The Lobster Council of Canada brings our Atlantic region’s harvesters, buyers, dealers, processors, shippers, associates and First Nations together to extend our country’s reputation as the world’s most sustainable, accessible and highest quality lobster fishery.

Our membership with the Lobster Council of Canada is due to their advocacy with the government to protect and promote Canadian lobsters. They collaborate with federal and provincial government officials, connecting across departments to manage challenges and opportunities.

They provide input on public policy, legislation, and regulation. Analyzation of the implications and advantages of government initiatives to keep LCC members informed. Advance strategies and tactics for positive change in the Canadian lobster sector. They have a clear understanding of which level and department is responsible for a given regulation, piece of legislation or activity, and may need our input or influence. Also, they are a voice for the lobster sector.

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The Cape Breton Fish Harvesters Association is a proud member of the Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation (CIFHF).

The CIFHF lends a national voice to the men and women who fish in Canada. They believe that "there should be consistent national commercial fishing licensing policies that ensure the benefits of Canada’s abundant and valuable fishery resources return to the people who actually fish. We believe that the independent, owner-operator approach to fishing provides the best socio-economic and conservation returns to Canada and more importantly to its coastal fishing communities." And we agree.

For more information on the CIFHF and their work please visit the website at http://fed-fede.ca/

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Eastern Fishermen Federation

The Eastern Fishermen Federation membership objective is to unite and inform member fishing organizations on issues of common interest. They assist member organizations in strengthening themselves. The federation strives to keep all members well informed of changes that are constantly affecting the fishing industry on a daily basis.

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Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance (UFCA)

This is a newly formed alliance of commercial fishery stakeholders calling on the Government of Canada to establish clear, lasting, responsible regulatory oversight for all fisheries - commercial, food, social, and ceremonial.

UFCA wants to work with the Government of Canada and First Nations to inform and understand viewpoints and ultimately establish regulatory certainty. The UFCA believes that Indigenous and non-Indigenous fishermen can work side by side like they do today in the commercial fishery. They recognize and acknowledge the importance of cooperation with Indigenous communities, and that Indigenous fishermen have a right to fish for commercial, food, social, and ceremonial.

UFCA collects funds across Atlantic Canada for fishermen's voice in government relations, communications, legal activities, and other costs associated with our efforts. You can donate on their website (linked below) or drop off donation cheques (made out to UFCA) to our CBFHA office and we will mail them to UFCA.

https://www.ufca.ca/