Share and view ideas: Regulations for the possession and export of elvers

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking public input on new regulations for the possession and export of elvers. The information gathered through this engagement process will help DFO refine the proposed regulations and the methods to implement the regulations.

Join in: How to participate

Send us an email

Send an email to DFO.Elver-Civelle.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca with your ideas or comments to make yourself heard.

Who is the focus of this consultation?

The Government of Canada will engage with:

• Indigenous groups
• Persons involved in the buying of elvers harvested in Canada
• Persons involved in the export of elvers from Canada
• Persons holding a commercial fishing licence authorizing the capture of elvers

Key questions for discussion

Your ideas and input are sought around key questions:

• What is the expected impact of the possession licence on your activities within the elver supply chain?
• What is the expected impact of the possession licence on individuals or firms that you may work with to get elvers to market?
• What is the expected impact of the export licence on your activities within the elver supply chain?
• What is the expected impact of the export licence on individuals and firms you may work with to export elvers from Canada?

The input gathered through this process will be used to support the development of the proposed regulations as inform the scope of any conditions under the proposed possession and export licences.

Related information

• Elver integrated fisheries management plan - Maritimes Region
• Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations
• Possession and export of elvers

Contact us

Domestic Fisheries Policy
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
200 Kent Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0E6
Email: DFO.Elver-Civelle.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca