Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s 2023-2024 Sustainable Fisheries Framework Work Plan Results
The following represents the results of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Sustainable Fisheries Framework Work Plan for fiscal 2023-2024.
Methods:
All deliverables in the three sections were assigned a completion status as of March 31, 2024. One of three following completion statuses were assigned to each deliverable:
- Completed: A tangible deliverable is complete and available as a result.
- Met: The commitment or action as defined in the Description of Activity (2023-2024) is complete without a tangible deliverable.
- Delayed: Deliverable not completed by deadline date as indicated in the Description of Activity (2023-2024).
- N/A: The commitment or action as defined in the Description of Activity (2023-2024) was not pursued for reasons including no longer being required.
A deliverable may be complete or met without being publicly available unless otherwise stated in the Description of Activity (2023-2024).
Section 1: Precautionary Approach Reference Points and Harvest Control Rules
(A) Precautionary Approach Limit Reference Points (LRP)
| # | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Greenland Halibut – 2+3KLMNO | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 2 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Witch Flounder – 3Ps | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete review of LRP in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 3 | Maritimes | Haddock – 5Z | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete review of LRP in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 4 | Gulf | Sea Scallop - Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence (SFA 21a, b, c, 22, 23, 24) | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete review of LRP in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 5 | Quebec | Capelin - 4RST | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 6 | Quebec | Gulf of St. Lawrence Northern Shrimp - SFA 8, 9, 10, 12* | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete review of LRP in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 7 | Quebec | Snow Crab Coastal – CFA 12A**, 12B**, 12C, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A, 17 | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Completed (12A**) Delayed (12B**, 12C, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A, 17) |
| 8 | Quebec | Herring – 4R (spring spawner and fall spawner) | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete development of LRP for 16F in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 9 | Quebec | Iceland Scallop – SFA 16E** and 16F** | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete development of LRP for 16F in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 10 | Artic | North Slope Dolly Varden – Rat River | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 11 | Arctic | Lake Trout – Great Slave Lake | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 12 | Arctic | Lake Whitefish – Great Slave Lake | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| # | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Herring - 3KLPs | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 2 | Maritimes | Sea Scallop – Offshore SFA 26 German Browns | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 3 | Gulf | Rock Crab - LFA 23, 24, 25, 26A, 26B | TBD | Will continue development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 4 | Quebec | Soft-shell Clam (Common Clam) - Area 1 | TBD | Will continue development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 5 | Quebec | Lobster – LFA 17 | TBD | Will continue development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 6 | Arctic | Narwhal – Northern Hudson Bay | By end of 2025-2026 | Will continue development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 7 | Arctic | Bowhead – Eastern Canada, Western Greenland | By end of 2025-2026 | Will continue development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| # | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfoundland and Labrador | American Lobster - LFA 3-14c | TBD | Will begin development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 2 | Maritimes | Haddock – 4X5Y** | TBD | Will begin review of LRP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 3 | Pacific | Pink Salmon – Fraser River (odd year run) | By end of 2024-2025 | Will begin development of LRP in 2023-2024. | Met |
(B) Precautionary Approach Upper Stock Reference Points (USR)
| # | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulf | Atlantic Salmon – SFA 16 | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete development of USR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 2 | Quebec | Gulf of St. Lawrence Northern Shrimp - SFA 8, 9, 10, 12* | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete revision of USR in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 3 | Quebec | Atlantic Cod - 4RS-3Pn* | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete revision of USR in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 4 | NCR | Northern Shrimp (P. borealis) – Western Assessment Zone | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete development of USR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 5 | NCR | Striped Shrimp (P. montagui)– Western Assessment Zone | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete development of USR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| # | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Atlantic Cod – 2J3KL* (Northern Cod) | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue development of USR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 2 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Atlantic Cod – 3Ps* | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue development of USR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 3 | Gulf | Striped Bass – Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue development of USR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 4 | Quebec and Gulf | Iceland Scallop – SFA 16E** and 16F** | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue development of USR in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 5 | Quebec | Snow Crab Coastal – CFA 12A**, 12B**, 12C, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A, 17 | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue development of USR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 6 | Quebec | Atlantic Halibut - 4RST** | TBD | Will continue development of USR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 7 | Quebec | Lobster - LFA 17 | TBD | Will continue development of USR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| No | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Capelin - 4RST | By end of 2024-2025 | Will begin development of USR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 2 | Maritimes | Haddock – 4X5Y** | TBD | Will begin review of USR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 3 | Quebec | Soft-shell Clam (Common Clam) - Area 1 | TBD | Will begin development of USR in 2023-2024. | Met |
(C) Precautionary Approach Harvest Control Rules (HCR)
| # | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Capelin - 2J3KLPs** | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 2 | Maritimes | Herring – Southwest Nova Scotia/Bay of Fundy** | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 3 | Gulf | Atlantic salmon – SFA 16 | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 4 | Quebec | Gulf of St. Lawrence Northern Shrimp - SFA 8, 9, 10, 12* | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete revision of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 5 | Quebec | Atlantic Cod - 4RS-3Pn* | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete revision of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 6 | NCR | Northern Shrimp (P. borealis) – Western Assessment Zone | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 7 | NCR | Striped shrimp (P. montagui) – Western Assessment Zone | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 8 | NCR | Northern Shrimp (P. borealis) – Eastern Assessment Zone** | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 9 | NCR | Striped shrimp (P. montagui) – Eastern Assessment Zone** | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 10 | Pacific | Giant Red Sea Cucumber | By end of 2023-2024 | HCR will be completed in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| # | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Redfish – 3LN | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 2 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Herring - 3KLPs | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 3 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Capelin - 4RST | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 4 | Gulf | Striped Bass – Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 5 | Gulf | Atlantic Herring - 4T (Fall Spawner)** | TBD | Will continue development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 6 | Gulf | Atlantic Herring - 4T (Spring Spawner)* | TBD | Will continue development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 7 | Quebec | Snow Crab Coastal – CFA 12A**, 12B**, 12C, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16A, 17 | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 8 | Pacific | Albacore Tuna – North Pacific | Ongoing international MSE process | Will continue development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 9 | Pacific | Pacific Herring – Strait of Georgia | Ongoing MSE process | Will continue development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 10 | Pacific | Pacific Herring – West Coast Vancouver Island | Ongoing MSE process | Will continue development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 11 | Pacific | Pacific Herring – Central Coast | Ongoing MSE process | Will continue development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 12 | Pacific | Pacific Herring – Prince Rupert District | Ongoing MSE process | Will continue development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| # | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maritimes | Haddock – 4X5Y** | TBD | Will begin review of HCR in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 2 | Quebec | Iceland Scallop – SFA 16E** and 16F** | TBD | Will begin development of HCR in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
Section 2: Fish Stock Rebuilding Plans
| # | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific | Yelloweye Rockfish – inside*/outside* | By end of 2017-2018 | Completed in 2017-2018. | N/A |
| 2 | Maritimes | Atlantic Cod – 4X5Y** | By end of 2017-2018 | Completed in 2017-2018. Updated in early 2021 following results of 2018 stock assessment. | N/A |
| 3 | National Capital Region | Redfish Unit I | By end of 2018-2019 | No longer required. | N/A |
| 4 | National Capital Region | Redfish Unit II | By end of 2018-2019 | No longer required. | N/A |
| 5 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Atlantic Cod -2J3KL* (Northern Cod) | By end of 2020-2021 | Completed in 2020-2021. Rebuilding plan will be updated by end of 2023-2024 to align with the Fish Stocks Provisions | N/A |
| 6 | Maritimes | Atlantic Cod – 5ZjM | By end of 2018-2019 | Completed in 2018-2019. | N/A |
| 7 | Maritimes | Yellowtail Flounder – 5Z | By end of 2018-2019 | Completed in 2018-2019. | N/A |
| 8 | Gulf | Atlantic Cod - Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence - 4TVn* | 2023-2024 | Expected date of completion revised to 2023-2024. Will complete development of a rebuilding plan for Atlantic Cod - Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence - 4TVn in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 9 | Gulf | Atlantic Herring 4T (Spring Spawner)* | 2023-2024 | Expected date of completion revised to 2023-2024. Will complete development of a rebuilding plan for Atlantic Herring 4T (Spring Spawner) in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 10 | Gulf | Plaice (American), Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence - 4T* | 2023-2024 | Expected date of completion revised to 2023-2024. Will complete development of a rebuilding plan for Plaice (American), Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence - 4T in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 11 | Gulf | White Hake 4T* | 2023-2024 | Expected date of completion revised to 2023-2024. Will complete development of a rebuilding plan for White Hake 4T in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 12 | Gulf | Winter Flounder 4T* | 2023-2024 | Expected date of completion revised to 2023-2024. Will complete development of a rebuilding plan for Winter Flounder 4T in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 13 | National Capital Region | Northern Shrimp – SFA 6* | By end of 2017-2018 | Completed in 2018-2019. Rebuilding plan will be updated by end of 2023-2024 to align with the Fish Stocks Provisions. | Delayed |
| 14 | National Capital Region | Mackerel (Atlantic) NAFO 3-4* | By end of 2019-2020 | Completed in 2019-2020. Rebuilding plan will be updated by end of 2023-2024 to align with the Fish Stocks Provisions. | Delayed |
| 15 | Quebec | Iceland Scallop - SFA 16E**, 16F**, 18A | TBD | The development of reference points for the Scallop Fishing Areas (SFAs) 16E and 16F stock is underway. An LRP was proposed for 16E in 2022-2023 and one will be proposed for 16F by the end of 2023-2024 which should determine if a rebuilding plan is required in the short term for either stock. In the interim, an IFMP for scallops in SFAs 16EF and 18A is being developed. | Met |
| 16 | Quebec | Northern Beluga (Nunavik) | TBD | Continue preliminary work towards the development of an IFMP, as a first step. It should be noted that the subsistence harvesting of beluga whales in Nunavik is governed by the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement (NILCA) which defines and safeguards the harvesting rights of Nunavik Inuit. Under this agreement, the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board (NMRWB) is responsible for making wildlife management decisions. A Recovery Potential Assessment (RPA) process for the Eastern Hudson Bay and Ungava Bay beluga populations is underway to provide the scientific information and advice needed to meet the various requirements of the Species at Risk Act (SARA). The resulting Science Advisory Report will contribute to the development of a rebuilding plan for these populations. | Met |
| 17 | Pacific | Chinook Salmon – West Coast of Vancouver Island* | By end of 2023-2024 | Expected date of completion revised to 2023-2024. Science engagement was accomplished through 15 workshops from February to October 2022, to assess risk of factors limiting productive capacity is complete. The results of these workshops is being summarised into a report expected for completion in May 2023. Science is also working on providing up to date LRP numbers, expected completion is first quarter of 2023-2024. Rebuilding plan developed jointly with Nuu-chah-nulth expected to be completed in 2023. | Delayed |
| 18 | Pacific | Herring Haida Gwaii (Pacific QCI)* | By end of 2023-2024 | Expected date of completion revised to 2023-2024. Draft rebuilding plan completed in 2022-2023. Consultations occurred in 2023-2024. Final plan approved in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 19 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Atlantic Cod – 3Ps* | By end of 2023-2024 | Expected date of completion revised to 2023-2024. Will complete development of a rebuilding plan for 3Ps cod in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| # | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec | Atlantic Cod - 4RS-3Pn* | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete development of a rebuilding plan for 4RS-3Pn cod in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 2 | Quebec | Gulf of St. Lawrence Northern Shrimp – SFA 8, 9, 10, 12* | TBD | A review of the precautionary approach indicator and reference points is underway. This will determine if one or more stocks are in the critical zone and if a rebuilding plan will be required in the short term. | Met |
| 3 | Pacific | Coho Salmon – Interior Fraser* | N/A | Stock has been prescribed under Fish Stocks Provisions in Batch 1. Formal methodology for setting LRPs at the Salmon Stock Management Unit (SMU) level finalized in December 2022. Most recent expert opinion recommends that this SMU is not below the LRP, and will come under Section 6.1 of the Fisheries Act, and will not require a rebuilding plan. Precautionary Approach summary document expected to be included in 2022-2023 Salmon IFMP in June 2023. | Met |
| 4 | Pacific | Chinook Salmon - Okanagan* | By end of 2023-2024 | SARA management scenarios are now complete. Rebuilding team formed and includes both DFO and Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA). Rebuilding plan completed and approved in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 5 | Quebec | Snow Crab – CFA 12B** | TBD | Will continue development of rebuilding plan in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 6 | Maritimes | Herring – Southwest Nova Scotia/Bay of Fundy** | TBD | Will begin revising rebuilding plan in 2023-2024, building on work from Management Strategy Evaluation process. | Completed |
| 7 | Gulf | Atlantic Herring - 4T (Fall Spawner)** | TBD | Will initiate development of rebuilding plan in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
SECTION 3: Integrated Fisheries Management Plans
| No | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfoundland and Labrador | 3Ps Groundfish* | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 2 | Newfoundland and Labrador | American Lobster - LFA 3-14c | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 3 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Snow crab – 2HJ, 3KLNOP and 4R** | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 4 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Toad crab | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 5 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Trout | By end of 2024-2025 | Will begin IFMP development in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 6 | Maritimes | Shrimp – Scotian Shelf** | By end of 2023-2024 | Will complete IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 7 | Maritimes | Gaspereau | By end of 2023-2024 | IFMP to be updated with new information on USR and LRP, where established. | Completed |
| 8 | Gulf | Lobster - Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence (LFA 23, 24, 25, 26A and 26B)** | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 9 | Gulf | Snow Crab – CFA 12, 12E, 12F and 19* | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 10 | Gulf | Rock Crab - LFAs 23, 24, 25, 26A, 26B | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will post IFMP online in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 11 | Gulf | Rock Crab - LFAs 23, 24, 25, 26A, 26B | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will post IFMP online in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 12 | Gulf | Sea Scallop - Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence (SFA 21a, b, c, 22, 23, 24) | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 13 | Gulf | Sea Scallop - Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence (SFA 21a, b, c, 22, 23, 24) | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will post IFMP online in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 14 | Gulf | Gulf of St. Lawrence Groundfish IFMP* - 3Pn, 4Vn, 4RST | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 15 | Gulf | Gulf of St. Lawrence Groundfish IFMP* - 3Pn, 4Vn, 4RST | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 16 | Gulf | Atlantic Salmon – SFA 15, 16, 17, 18 | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 17 | Gulf | Atlantic Salmon – SFA 15, 16, 17, 18 | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will post IFMP online in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 18 | Gulf | Atlantic Herring 4T * | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will post IFMP online in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 19 | Gulf | Atlantic Herring 4T * | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will post IFMP online in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 20 | Quebec | Whelk | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 21 | Quebec | Lobster – LFA 17 | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will post IFMP online in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 22 | Quebec | Lobster - LFA 17 | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP in 2023-2024. | Completed |
| 23 | Quebec | Sea Scallop – SFA 20** | By end of 2023-2024 | Will post IFMP online in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 24 | Quebec | Iceland Scallop - SFA 16E**, 16F** and 18A | By end of 2025-2026 | Will continue IFMP development in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 25 | Quebec | Iceland Scallop - SFA 16E**, 16F** and 18A | By end of 2025-2026 | Will continue preliminary work to develop an IFMP in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 26 | Quebec | Northern Beluga (Nunavik) | TBD | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 27 | Quebec | Gulf of St. Lawrence Northern Shrimp – SFA 8, 9, 10, 12* | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 28 | Quebec | Greenland Halibut – 4RST** | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 29 | Quebec | Lobster – LFA 19 to 21* | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 30 | National Capital Region | Lobster – LFA 22 | By end of 2023-2024 | Will continue IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Met |
| 31 | National Capital Region | Atlantic Seals | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Will complete IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 32 | National Capital Region | Atlantic Seals | By end of 2023-2024 | Will post updated IFMP online in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 33 | Arctic | Lake Trout and Lake Whitefish – Great Slave Lake | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue IFMP development in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 34 | Arctic | Narwhal – Nunavut Settlement Area | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue IFMP update in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
| 35 | Arctic | Bowhead – Eastern Canada, Western Greenland | By end of 2024-2025 | Will continue IFMP development in 2023-2024. | Delayed |
SECTION 4: Implementation of the Fishery Monitoring Policy
| # | Region | Fish Stock | Expected Date of Completion (Fiscal Year) | Description of Activity in 2023-2024 | Status of Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Atlantic Cod - 2J3KL* (Northern Cod) | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a Fishery Monitoring Policy implementation work plan for NL region that incorporates 2J3KL Atlantic cod. Undertake gap analysis and identify monitoring objectives. | Delayed |
| 2 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Queen/Snow Crab – CFA 1-12** | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a Fishery Monitoring Policy implementation work plan for NL region that incorporates Snow crab. | Met |
| 3 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Capelin - 2J3KL** | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a Fishery Monitoring Policy implementation work plan for NL region that incorporates 2J3KL Capelin. | Met |
| 4 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Atlantic Cod – 3Ps* | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a Fishery Monitoring Policy implementation work plan for NL region that incorporates 3Ps Atlantic cod. | Met |
| 5 | Maritimes | Atlantic Halibut - 3NOPs4VWX5* | By end of 2023-2024 |
(1) Assessment of results from Quality Assessment Tool and Risk Screening Tool applications previously completed to determine requirements for additional Quality Assessment Tool application. (2) Conditional on (1), complete gap analysis to inform development monitoring recommendations. |
Delayed |
| 6 | Maritimes | Shrimp – Eastern Scotian Shelf** | By end of 2023-2024 | Assessment of any developed monitoring recommendations resulting from application of the Risk Screening Tool, Quality Assessment Tool, and gap analysis in the previous fiscal year for inclusion into monitoring programs. | Met |
| 7 | Maritimes | Atlantic Cod – 4X5Y** | By end of 2023-2024 |
(1) Review results applicable to stock from Quality Assessment Tool applications within at-sea data collection of bycatch in lobster fisheries to determine applicability to Fishery Monitoring Policy implementation with 4X5Y cod. (2) Develop work plan to implement Fishery Monitoring Policy within the stock. |
Delayed |
| 8 | Maritimes | Lobster (27, 29, 30)** | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a work plan to implement the Fishery Monitoring Policy within the stock. | Delayed |
| 9 | Maritimes | Pollock – 4X5* (Western Component) | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a work plan to implement the Fishery Monitoring Policy within the stock. | Delayed |
| 10 | Gulf | Atlantic Cod - Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence - 4TVn* | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a work plan with actions and timelines to apply the Fishery Monitoring Policy to the stock and selected fisheries. | Completed |
| 11 | Gulf | Atlantic Herring 4T (Spring Spawner)* | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a work plan with actions and timelines to apply the Fishery Monitoring Policy to the stock and selected fisheries. | Completed |
| 12 | Gulf | Atlantic Herring - 4T (Fall Spawner)** | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a work plan with actions and timelines to apply the Fishery Monitoring Policy to the stock and selected fisheries. | Completed |
| 13 | Gulf | Lobster- Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence (LFA 23, 24, 25, 26A and 26B)** | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a work plan with actions and timelines to apply the Fishery Monitoring Policy to the stock and selected fisheries. | Completed |
| 14 | Québec | Gulf of St. Lawrence Northern Shrimp – SFA 8, 9, 10, 12* | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a work plan with actions and timelines to apply the Fishery Monitoring Policy to the stock and selected fisheries. | Met |
| 15 | Québec | Atlantic Cod - 4RS-3Pn* | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a work plan with actions and timelines to apply the Fishery Monitoring Policy to the stock and selected fisheries. | Met |
| 16 | NCR | Northern Shrimp – SFA 6* | By end of 2023-2024 | Develop a work plan with actions and timelines to apply the Fishery Monitoring Policy to the stock. | Met |
| 17 | NCR | Atlantic Mackerel* | By end of 2023-2024 | Review the results of the Atlantic mackerel Risk Screening Tool and Quality Assessment Tool in order to develop a workplan to assess the feasibility of incremental monitoring measures to advance Fishery Monitoring Policy implementation. | Met |
| 18 | Arctic | Greenland Halibut – NAFO Subarea 0 | By end of 2023-2024 | Carry forward from 2022-2023. Complete application of the Risk Screening Tool and Quality Assessment Tool to the fishery. | Completed |
| 19 | Arctic | Greenland Halibut – NAFO Subarea 0 | By end of 2024-2025 | Assess the results of Risk Screening Tool and Quality Assessment Tool applications and determine the need for additional assessments. Develop an engagement plan to gather and incorporate stakeholder feedback on drafted outputs. | Met |
| 20 | Arctic | Arctic Char - Cumberland Sound, Iqalujjuaq Fiord** | By end of 2025-2026 | Complete the application of the Risk Screening Tool and Quality Assessment Tool to the fishery. | Met |
| 21 | Arctic | Arctic Char - Cumberland Sound, Irvine Inlet** | By end of 2025-2026 | Complete the application of the Risk Screening Tool and Quality Assessment Tool to the fishery. | Met |
| 22 | Pacific | Yelloweye Rockfish – Inside* | TBD | Pacific Region will pursue a project-based approach to Fishery Monitoring Policy implementation for 2023-2024. Projects include: Project 1: Explore application of Internet Recreational Effort and Catch (iREC) reporting program calibration for priority Groundfish fish stocks including Yelloweye Rockfish – Inside. Project 2: Assess the feasibility of the development of a Creel Surveyor Designation Program for recreational fisheries to improve catch and effort data collected by the creel survey. Project 3: Explore development of a Creel Survey standardization approach for creel survey data storage, review, and reporting. This work will provide benefits to priority Groundfish stocks including Yelloweye Rockfish – Inside. |
Met |
| 23 | Pacific | Yelloweye Rockfish – Outside* | TBD | Pacific Region will pursue a project-based approach to Fishery Monitoring Policy implementation for 2023-2024. Projects include: Project 1: Explore application of Internet Recreational Effort and Catch (iREC) reporting program calibration for priority Groundfish fish stocks including Yelloweye Rockfish – Outside. Project 2: Assess the feasibility of the development of a Creel Surveyor Designation Program for recreational fisheries to improve catch and effort data collected by the creel survey. Project 3: Explore development of a Creel Survey standardization approach for creel survey data storage, review, and reporting. This work will provide benefits to priority Groundfish stocks including Yelloweye Rockfish – Outside. |
Met |
| 24 | Pacific | Quillback Rockfish – Inside** | TBD | Pacific Region will pursue a project-based approach to Fishery Monitoring Policy implementation for 2023-2024. Projects include: Project 1: Explore application of Internet Recreational Effort and Catch (iREC) reporting program calibration for priority Groundfish fish stocks including Quillback Rockfish – Inside. Project 2: Assess the feasibility of the development of a Creel Surveyor Designation Program for recreational fisheries to improve catch and effort data collected by the creel survey. Project 3: Explore development of a Creel Survey standardization approach for creel survey data storage, review, and reporting. This work will provide benefits to priority Groundfish stocks including Quillback Rockfish – Inside. |
Met |
| 25 | Pacific | Quillback Rockfish – Outside** | TBD | Pacific Region will pursue a project-based approach to Fishery Monitoring Policy implementation for 2023-2024. Projects include: Project 1: Explore application of Internet Recreational Effort and Catch (iREC) reporting program calibration for priority Groundfish fish stocks including Quillback Rockfish – Outside. Project 2: Assess the feasibility of the development of a Creel Surveyor Designation Program for recreational fisheries to improve catch and effort data collected by the creel survey. Project 3: Explore development of a Creel Survey standardization approach for creel survey data storage, review, and reporting. This work will provide benefits to priority Groundfish stocks including Quillback Rockfish – Outside. |
Met |
* Indicates that a stock is a major fish stock prescribed under Schedule IX of the Fishery (General) Regulations.
** Indicates that a stock is proposed to be added to the list of major fish stocks under Schedule IX of Fishery (General) Regulations.
All items noted as “Carry-forward from 2022-2023” are activities that were not carried out as described in the Sustainable Fisheries Framework Work Plan for Fiscal 2022-2023.
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