Notices to Fish Harvesters
ITQ permanent transfers (2020-10-16)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) – Magdalen Islands Area informs groundfish licence holders from the Magdalen Islands fixed gear fleet under 19.81 m that permanent quota transfers are now authorized in Atlantic Halibut. The fishery management regime becomes Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ).
The specifications are as follows:
- Minimum ITQ: 0.5705652% of the fleet allocation.
- Maximum ITQ: 2.5296115% of the fleet allocation.
Residency Criteria: All new participants must be residents of the Magdalen Islands. This clause is valid until December 31, 2022. Its effectiveness and relevance will have to be evaluated before its renewal.
The terms and conditions governing these permanent quota transfers are set out in the regional administrative directive available at the following address: REGIONAL GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL TRANSFERABLE QUOTA PROGRAMS. Program 16, which applies specifically to the Islands fleet, is available in the Appendix. The specifications announced today will be added to the web version at a later date.
To make a request for permanent quota transfers, licence holders must access the National Online Licensing System. For National Online Lincensing System assistance, please contact customer support by phone at 1-877-535-7307, or by email atfishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
For information:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Magdalen Islands Area
418-986-2095