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Magdalen Islands – May 5th, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces that pursuant to Variation Order 2023-Q-020, the lobster fishery in Area 22 will open May 6, 2023, at 5 A.M (ADT).

The fishing season will end on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (ADT).

OBJECT : Announcement of the postponement of the opening of the lobster fishery – Areas 19-20

Gaspé – May 4, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the postponement of the opening of the lobster fishery in certain sub-areas of Area 19 and 20 according to the following dates:

Approved May 3, 2023

1. Application

This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to exploratory lobster licence holder’s fleet of the subarea 19A1.

2. Fishing Areas

Exploratory lobster sub-areas are defined as portions of Lobster Fishing Area 19 and are bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed and closing at the coast:

Sub-area 19A1-A:

• 48° 45' 25,0'' N 67° 47' 55,0'' W

• 48° 53' 41,4'' N 67° 47' 55,3'' W

• 48° 56' 34,0'' N 67° 40' 09,0'' W

OBJECT : Announcement of the opening of the lobster fishery – Areas 19-20-21

Gaspé – April 27, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening of the lobster fishery in sub-areas 19, 20 and 21 according to the following dates:

Approved April 19, 2023

1. Application

This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to the Lobster licence holder’s fleet of the area 19, 20 and 21.

2. Fishing Areas

The sub-areas are defined as parts of lobster fishing areas 19, 20 and 21, as defined in the Conditions of licence.

The fishing areas coordinates are listed in the Conditions of licence and are also indicated on the fishing areas maps, which are available at the following address:

Subject : Postponement of the lobster fishing season in area 15

Sept-Îles – May 4, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the postponement of the opening lobster fishing season in area 15. The opening is now set on Monday, May 15, 2023 following the recommendation of the fleet representatives. The presence of ice in the area interferes with fishing activities. The closure is postponed on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Approved April 25, 2023

1. Application

This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) for Lobster applies to the licence holders from the Magdalen Islands fleet when fishing lobster in Lobster Fishing Area 22 in 2023.

2. Fishing Areas

Subject to any Variation Order and based on valid Conditions of licence, the authorized fishing area is Lobster Fishing Area 22, a coastal area surrounding the Magdalen Islands.

Quebec – May 3, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec region informs fish harvesters of Greenland Halibut fixed gear fleets of Quebec region of the management measures for the 2023-2024 season.

This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) for Greenland halibut applies to all fixed gear groundfish licence holders associated with vessels less than 19.81 meters from Québec Region fishing Greenland Halibut in NAFO Divisions 4RST from May 15, 2023 to May 14, 2025. It is to be noted that this CHP is subject to changes following ministerial decisions or annual review.

Separate harvest plans are required for the directed fishery for all other groundfish species.

Québec – May 15, 2023