Gaspé Peninsula

RPPSG: Lobster Fishermen Wonder Who Governs the Fisheries

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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CHANDLER, Quebec, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the lobster stock is healthy almost everywhere in Gaspesie. However, according to the RPPSG scientist, worrying indicators suggest that something is happening in the bottom of the Baie des Chaleurs in area 21B.

Key Points: 
  • Following Listuguj's statements of September 26, 2022 and the response of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, commercial lobster fishermen in Gaspesie are wondering who governs and manages the lobster fishery.
  • CHANDLER, Quebec, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the lobster stock is healthy almost everywhere in Gaspesie.
  • Only the spring lobster fishery is certified sustainable by the Marine Stewartship Council through the efforts of commercial fishermen.
  • In September 2021, the First Nation declared that it had a right to govern its affairs on its lands and waters, including decision-making for the community's lobster fishermen.

1844 Acquires The Lac Crystal Property in The Gaspé Peninsula With Grab Sample Up to 43.8% Cu

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

The project is situated 15km south-south east of the Municipality of Marsoui on the Gaspe Peninsula.

Key Points: 
  • The project is situated 15km south-south east of the Municipality of Marsoui on the Gaspe Peninsula.
  • The Lac Crystal Project was initially comprised of 12 claims, but 1844 has also acquired an additional 32 claims surrounding the Project.
  • The Crystal Lake showing, discovered in 1989 was the subject of several prospecting campaigns between 1990 and 1995.
  • Several grab samples, selected over the years, exhibited copper values, ranging from a simple copper anomaly to values over 43.8% Cu.

Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government Calls on Trudeau to Respect Treaty Rights

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Monday, September 23, 2019
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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has refused to grant the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government a commercial licence for its fall lobster fishery.

Key Points: 
  • The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has refused to grant the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government a commercial licence for its fall lobster fishery.
  • "Prime Minister Trudeau has often repeated that his government's most important relationship is with Canada's indigenous people," said Darcy Gray, Chief of the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government.
  • If this government is actually committed to reconciliation, then they will support us as we exercise our rights."
  • Last November, Canada and the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government signed a Framework Agreement on Reconciliation and the Fisheries.