APPLICATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - RELINQUISHMENT OF A COMMERCIAL LOBSTER FISHING LICENCE

Commercial lobster fishing licence

SECTION 1 – Cover letter

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OPPORTUNITY - COMMERCIAL LOBSTER FISHING LICENCE

The Government of Canada is committed to expanding access to rights-based fisheries for Indigenous peoples and is reviewing all options available, including acquiring access through this process. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Gulf Region is opening the expression of interest (EOI) process for existing commercial licence holders who are interested in either leaving or reducing their participation in the fishery in exchange for financial assistance. DFO Gulf Region is currently seeking expression of interest proposals from commercial fishing licence holders for the the Gulf Nova Scotia Area in lobster fishing areas (LFA) 26A and 26B. Submissions are accepted until August 26, 2022

Privacy notice

This package contains information including an application form about this opportunity. The information you provide on this form is collected under the authority of the Fisheries Act for the purpose of administering this program and for the implementation of the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative. Accordingly, an application submitted in this process is not confidential, and the applicant agrees that DFO may share information collected on applications received through this opportunity with others, including participating First Nations. You have the right to the correction of, access to, and protection of, your personal information under the Privacy Act and to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada over DFO’s handling of your information. Personal information collected through the processing of your application is described in Commercial Fishing Licence Information Personal Information Bank DFO PPU 410 and can be accessed and assessed for accuracy. For more information visit Info Source Info Source - Canada.ca.

Please be aware that DFO will only consider proposals that fall within current estimated market value ranges, as determined at the sole discretion of DFO, and which vary over time. Independent third party analysis of recent market transactions informed the establishment of these estimated market value ranges in combination with information available to the department. It is advised that applicants seek advice from an established broker on the current estimated market value prior to submitting the application. The Department does not intend to engage in negotiations during this process.

Please note that this opportunity will be subject to the funds available. This process is being conducted by the DFO Gulf Region.

Financial considerations may impact your decision. It is recommended that you seek independent advice regarding income tax, financial, legal and other implications related to reducing your participation in the fishery.

Should you have any questions regarding the application form or this process, please contact DFO.GulfIndigenousAffairs-AffairesAutochtonesGolfe.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca for further assistance.

Sincerely,

Marc LeCouffe
Regional Director
Fisheries and Harbour Management
Gulf Region

SECTION 2 – Applicant and optional representative
Optional representative

Person appointed as the person to communicate with in regard to this application (optional)
 

SECTION 3 – Proposal

Lobster Licence only (Licence issued to a person or company) - Indicate the licence for which this expression of interest is sought and financial assistance requested.

Name of licence holder Licence number LFA Financial assistance requested (CAD)
SECTION 4 – Submission instructions
  1. This application must be received no later than August 26, 2022.
  2. Once you click submit, the application will be received by the Gulf Region electronically.
  3. Once submitted, you will received a copy of this application at the email address entered in this application. You must keep the emailed copy of your application for your records.
  4. For any questions, concerns or corrections to the application, you may email : DFO.GulfIndigenousAffairs-AffairesAutochtonesGolfe.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
SECTION 5 – Declaration and Signature

If the licence holder is a company, only authorized signatories may sign the application on behalf of the company in accordance with the Fisheries (General) Regulations. Under the Regulations, only officers of the company may sign the application on behalf of the company. Additionally, the persons signing the application should reflect the signing authorities of the company on record with DFO. DFO Gulf Region Licensing Operations has on record a copy of either a Confirmation of Signing Authorities or an Amendment to Confirmation of Signing Authorities form listing the signing authorities on behalf of the company. Before signing the agreement, you may contact DFO Gulf Region Licensing Operations to obtain copies of those forms or to ask about the procedures to change company signing authorities on record with DFO. You should consult with a lawyer if you have any questions regarding the authorized signatories of the company in relation to the application.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to seek independent advice regarding the financial assistance requested, income tax, financial, legal and other implications of reducing participation in the fishery.

Privacy notice

The information you provide on this form is collected under the authority of the Fisheries Act for the purpose of administering this process and for the implementation of the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative. Accordingly an application submitted in this process is not confidential, and the applicant agrees that DFO may share information collected on applications received through this opportunity with others, including participating First Nations.

Declaration

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