Approved March 11, 2026

Approved March 11,  2026

1. Application

This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) for Scallop applies to the Scallop licence holders from the Magdalen Islands fleet when fishing in the Scallop fishing area no.20. The CHP is in place for the 2026 fishing season.

2. Fishing Areas

Subject to any Variation Orders and based on valid Conditions of licence, the authorized fishing area is Scallop fishing area 20, a coastal area surrounding the Magdalen Islands.

REDFISH – MOBILE GEAR OF LESS THAN 13,71 METRES (45’) FLEET

OBJECT : UPDATE OF THE VESSEL REPLACEMENT RULES

Québec – November 25, 2025

COD AND ATLANTIC HALIBUT ITQ PROGRAM – LESS THAN 13,71 METRES (45
FEET) FIXED GEAR GROUNDFISH LICENCES – LOWER NORTH SHORE FLEET

OBJECT : UPDATE OF THE VESSEL REPLACEMENT RULES

Québec – January 14, 2026

DFO continues to transition to Electronic Logbooks (ELOG) for fisheries catch reporting. This change is to modernize reporting of catch information, improve the accuracy and timeliness of reporting, while supporting compliance with fisheries regulations.

ELOG was rolled out in some Atlantic Canada fisheries last year and will be introduced to additional fisheries in 2026. The following outlines a list of fisheries by region and specifies whether ELOG participation in each fishery is mandatory or voluntary,

ELOG Implementation by Region