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
Gaspé – January 12, 2026
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the grey seal fishing (hunt) in zones 17, 18, and 19 for permit categories Q300 to Q322 and Q330 to Q332.
Please note that the grey seal hunting season will begin on January 15 at 6:30 a.m. (EDT). However, it is prohibited to fish (hunt) seals more than half an hour before sunrise or more than half an hour after sunset.
Fishing (hunting) will be open for the following periods in 2026 :
Quebec/Magdalen Islands – January 9, 2026
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces that based under the Variation Order 2026-Q-300, the fishery (hunt):
Grey seal fishery will be open: