MEETING
CALENDAR
IMAWG FACILITATES a variety of regional-wide fisheries meetings to create a space for engagement and to support local fisheries with the most up to date information, technical and policy advice.
IMAWG Meeting Calendar
2025 Chum Working Group
October 2, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Microsoft Teams Meeting
This is the MS Teams Meeting invite for the recurring 2025 Chum Working Group. These meetings will occur from 10:00am to 11:30am from September 25 to November 6, 2025. The meeting invite and dial in information is below.
________________________________________________________________________________
Microsoft Teams Need help?
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 258 934 390 017 6
Passcode: SD6oY7wN
________________________________
Dial in by phone
+1 647-484-5913,,426490913# Canada, Toronto
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 426 490 913#
Join on a video conferencing device
Tenant key: teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca
Video ID: 117 902 001 5
More info
For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Microsoft Teams Besoin d’aide?
Rejoignez la réunion maintenant
Numéro de réunion : 258 934 390 017 6
Code secret : SD6oY7wN
________________________________
Participez à l’appel par téléphone
+1 647-484-5913,,426490913# Canada, Toronto
Trouvez un numéro local
Numéro de conférence téléphonique : 426 490 913#
Inviter quelqu’un à prendre part à une conversation sur un appareil en visioconférence
Clé du locataire : teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca
Numéro de vidéo : 117 902 001 5
Plus d’informations
Pour les organisateurs : Options de réunion | Réinitialiser le code d’appel
________________________________________________________________________________
Salmon Coordinating Committee (SCC)
October 6, 2025
Online
Hosted by FNFC - Drew McDonald
Pacific Herring - Pre-season Meeting (Tier 2)
October 8, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual (Zoom link below) & in-person (RHQ Boardroom 2A)
Unclassified - Non-Classifié
Dear First Nations Chiefs, Councillors, and Fishery Program Representatives,
Here is a placeholder for the upcoming herring pre-season meeting. Similar to previous seasons, we have scheduled this Tier 2 meeting in one coastwide meeting for Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The draft agenda & Zoom link will be provided closer to the meeting date. If you have any topics that you would like included on the agenda, please let us know.
Respectfully,
Hong
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oct. 1/25 update: Draft agenda attached, meeting end time and location updated (Zoom link below. In-person at RHQ boardroom 2A)
Topic: DFO-First Nations Tier 2 2025 Pre-Season Herring Meeting
Time: Oct 8, 2025 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89325483849?pwd=9yambM20FW0vy3EbZ6YC2mHiyvjxvo.1
Meeting ID: 893 2548 3849
Passcode: 022009
---
One tap mobile
+12042727920,,89325483849#,,,,*022009# Canada
+14388097799,,89325483849#,,,,*022009# Canada
Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/89325483849/invitations?signature=GsqF7Owc1axQfnZtTCJLcVIO3nGCg33hRdDTVtyQB5A
Hong Tjhie (He/him)
Regional Herring Officer | Agent Régional du Hareng
Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
E: Hong.Tjhie@dfo-mpo.gc.ca<mailto:Hong.Tjhie@dfo-mpo.gc.ca> | C: 236-330-3240
Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada
I respectfully acknowledge that the land where I live and work is within the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
2025 Chum Working Group
October 9, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Microsoft Teams Meeting
This is the MS Teams Meeting invite for the recurring 2025 Chum Working Group. These meetings will occur from 10:00am to 11:30am from September 25 to November 6, 2025. The meeting invite and dial in information is below.
________________________________________________________________________________
Microsoft Teams Need help?
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 258 934 390 017 6
Passcode: SD6oY7wN
________________________________
Dial in by phone
+1 647-484-5913,,426490913# Canada, Toronto
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 426 490 913#
Join on a video conferencing device
Tenant key: teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca
Video ID: 117 902 001 5
More info
For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Microsoft Teams Besoin d’aide?
Rejoignez la réunion maintenant
Numéro de réunion : 258 934 390 017 6
Code secret : SD6oY7wN
________________________________
Participez à l’appel par téléphone
+1 647-484-5913,,426490913# Canada, Toronto
Trouvez un numéro local
Numéro de conférence téléphonique : 426 490 913#
Inviter quelqu’un à prendre part à une conversation sur un appareil en visioconférence
Clé du locataire : teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca
Numéro de vidéo : 117 902 001 5
Plus d’informations
Pour les organisateurs : Options de réunion | Réinitialiser le code d’appel
________________________________________________________________________________
IHHPC Pacific Herring - Pre-Season Meeting
October 9, 2025 9:00 am - 2:45 pm
Virtual (Zoom link below) & in-person (RHQ Boardroom 2A)
Unclassified - Non-Classifié
Dear IHHPC members,
Here is a placeholder for the upcoming herring pre-season meeting. Similar to previous seasons, we have scheduled this IHHPC meeting in one coastwide meeting for Thursday, October 9, 2025. The draft agenda and Zoom link will be provided closer to the meeting date. If you have any topics that you would like included on the agenda, please let us know.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oct. 1/25 update: Draft agenda attached, meeting end time and location updated (Zoom link below. In-person at RHQ boardroom 2A)
Topic: Integrated Herring Harvest Planning Committee (IHHPC) Meeting
Time: Oct 9, 2025 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83339372049?pwd=APB0PJ3jLja64pRrEuHgjFwbH9iI8b.1
Meeting ID: 833 3937 2049
Passcode: 704350
---
One tap mobile
+16475580588,,83339372049#,,,,*704350# Canada
+17789072071,,83339372049#,,,,*704350# Canada
Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/83339372049/invitations?signature=8A02-WaANXJ4MwniKPoQt6y7KnbcTUOS-By3CgwrGBw
Kind regards,
Hong
Hong Tjhie (He/him)
Regional Herring Officer | Agent Régional du Hareng
Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
E: Hong.Tjhie@dfo-mpo.gc.ca<mailto:Hong.Tjhie@dfo-mpo.gc.ca> | C: 236-330-3240
Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada
I respectfully acknowledge that the land where I live and work is within the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
DFO Clam Sectoral Meeting
October 15, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
From DFO: Dear First Nations Chief, Councillor(s) and/or Fisheries Program Representatives:
The annual Intertidal Clam Sectoral Meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025. The sectoral
committee meeting provides a forum for the exchange of information; advice on the
development of the next version of the Intertidal Clam Integrated Fisheries Management Plan
(IFMP); and exchange of views on issues important to the management of the fishery. The
sectoral committee is intended to allow DFO to receive a broad range of advice from First
Nations and stakeholders interested in the fishery.
The sectoral committee meeting will be a hybrid meeting held in person at the Beban Park
Complex in Room 3 in Nanaimo and virtually on MS Teams. You are welcome to participate in
the meeting and provide comments to the Department regarding the next version of the IFMP.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please contact me for the MS Teams link, a copy of the
draft agenda, or to aquire any additional details.
Brittany Myhal
Fishery Manager
South Coast Area - Pacific Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada
Brittany.Myhal@dfo-mpo.gc.ca | 250-739-9217
2025 Chum Working Group
October 16, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Microsoft Teams Meeting
This is the MS Teams Meeting invite for the recurring 2025 Chum Working Group. These meetings will occur from 10:00am to 11:30am from September 25 to November 6, 2025. The meeting invite and dial in information is below.
________________________________________________________________________________
Microsoft Teams Need help?
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 258 934 390 017 6
Passcode: SD6oY7wN
________________________________
Dial in by phone
+1 647-484-5913,,426490913# Canada, Toronto
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 426 490 913#
Join on a video conferencing device
Tenant key: teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca
Video ID: 117 902 001 5
More info
For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Microsoft Teams Besoin d’aide?
Rejoignez la réunion maintenant
Numéro de réunion : 258 934 390 017 6
Code secret : SD6oY7wN
________________________________
Participez à l’appel par téléphone
+1 647-484-5913,,426490913# Canada, Toronto
Trouvez un numéro local
Numéro de conférence téléphonique : 426 490 913#
Inviter quelqu’un à prendre part à une conversation sur un appareil en visioconférence
Clé du locataire : teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca
Numéro de vidéo : 117 902 001 5
Plus d’informations
Pour les organisateurs : Options de réunion | Réinitialiser le code d’appel
________________________________________________________________________________
Salmon Allocation Policy - Multi Party Working Group Meeting
October 15, 2025 - October 16, 2025
IMAT Herring Tier Two
October 22, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo, 100 Gordon St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J8, Canada
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86307721499?pwd=XaT9dYv0ESdmfInbhXaH9WcB6XhkIY.1
Meeting ID: 8630772 1499
Passcode: 173113
DATE: October22nd, 2025
LOCATION: CourtyardMariott, Nanaimo
TIME: 9 am – 3 pm
CHAIR:Jessica Moffatt, IMAWG Biologist
OBJECTIVES:
· DFO2025 Data Summaries for Straight of Georgia and WCVI – Key Points andHighlights
· Reviewof New Operating Model for 2024/2025 Herring Stock Assessment – Workplan forSOG and new Operating Model Implementation
· Updateon Herring Bycatch in Trawl Fisheries
· PacificHerring Genetics Project by DFO
· Updateon Herring From Space: PSF Herring Project
|
9:00 AM |
Start of meeting – Jessica Moffatt, IMAWG Biologist · Introductions · Review of Agenda and Meeting Guidelines |
|
9:30 AM |
2024/2025 Data Summaries for SOG and WCVI – Jaclyn Cleary, DFO Science · Key points and highlights from 2025 Strait of Georgia & WCVI, Data Summaries and spawn distribution · New figures and spatial analysis planning |
|
11:00 AM |
Break |
|
11:15 AM |
Herring Genetics Project – Anna Tigano, Claire Rycroft, DFO · NOTE: 2-page general audience description for pre-distribution · Genetic Baseline Development for Pacific Herring |
|
12:00 PM |
Paper Review: Poleward Shift of Norwegian spring spawning Herring – Aril Slotte, Institute of Marine Research · Paper Review by Slotte et. Al · Collective memory loss mechanism by age-selective fisheries in Herring |
|
12:30 PM |
LUNCH |
|
1:30 PM |
Herring From Space: PSF Project Update – Loic Dallaire · Herring Spawn from Space · Project successes and future work |
|
2:00 PM |
Post Season Review of Herring Fisheries, – Bryan Rusch, DFO Regional Manager · Bycatch in Trawl Fisheries from 2023-2025, Requested information from 2023 IMAT |
|
2:30 PM |
Review Action Tracker and End of Meeting |
2025 Chum Working Group
October 23, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Microsoft Teams Meeting
This is the MS Teams Meeting invite for the recurring 2025 Chum Working Group. These meetings will occur from 10:00am to 11:30am from September 25 to November 6, 2025. The meeting invite and dial in information is below.
________________________________________________________________________________
Microsoft Teams Need help?
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 258 934 390 017 6
Passcode: SD6oY7wN
________________________________
Dial in by phone
+1 647-484-5913,,426490913# Canada, Toronto
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 426 490 913#
Join on a video conferencing device
Tenant key: teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca
Video ID: 117 902 001 5
More info
For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Microsoft Teams Besoin d’aide?
Rejoignez la réunion maintenant
Numéro de réunion : 258 934 390 017 6
Code secret : SD6oY7wN
________________________________
Participez à l’appel par téléphone
+1 647-484-5913,,426490913# Canada, Toronto
Trouvez un numéro local
Numéro de conférence téléphonique : 426 490 913#
Inviter quelqu’un à prendre part à une conversation sur un appareil en visioconférence
Clé du locataire : teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca
Numéro de vidéo : 117 902 001 5
Plus d’informations
Pour les organisateurs : Options de réunion | Réinitialiser le code d’appel
________________________________________________________________________________
PRISC Public Engagement Day Meeting
October 23, 2025 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Please accept this meeting placeholder for the upcoming PRISC Public Engagement Day meeting.
The agenda and any associated documentation will be sent out prior to the meeting.
Thank you.
André M Youssef
Operations Specialist for Western Area, Operations Branch
Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Government of Canada
andre.youssef@inspection.gc.ca / Tel: 236-334-4692
FW: 2025 Crab Multi-Sectoral Meeting
October 29, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Beban Social Center and MS Teams
Unclassified - Non-Classifié
Dear First Nations Chief, Councillor(s) and/or Fisheries Program Representatives,
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) invites all interested parties to attend the Crab Multi-Sectoral Meeting. This meeting will bring together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss key issues, share updates, and collaborate on the sustainable management of crab resources. To keep participation and conversation manageable we ask you send only one or two representatives from your Nation or organization to this meeting.
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Lounge C, Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC or online via Teams (link below)
Format: In-person and online participation
The draft agenda as well as 2024 meeting minutes will to be provided closer to the meeting.
For more information, please contact:
Karen Martz at DFO.PACFMCrab-CrabeGPPAC.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca<mailto:DFO.PACFMCrab-CrabeGPPAC.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca>
We look forward to your participation and valuable input.
Thank you,
Karen Martz
A/Regional Crab Manager
Fisheries Resource Management, Pacific Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Government of Canada
________________________________________________________________________________
Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US>
Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGJjMDJiNGQtMjFmYy00YWEwLTgzNGEtZmI2OTQ1ZGFjY2Rm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221594fdae-a1d9-4405-915d-011467234338%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22c4ae336e-d092-4fa7-ab5e-69312bae4953%22%7d>
Meeting ID: 269 072 997 945
Passcode: vv37aP2X
________________________________
Join on a video conferencing device
Tenant key: teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca<mailto:teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca>
Video ID: 114 009 717 8
More info<https://pexip.me/teams/dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca/1140097178>
For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=c4ae336e-d092-4fa7-ab5e-69312bae4953&tenantId=1594fdae-a1d9-4405-915d-011467234338&threadId=19_meeting_MGJjMDJiNGQtMjFmYy00YWEwLTgzNGEtZmI2OTQ1ZGFjY2Rm@thread.v2&messageId=0&language=en-US>
..............................................................
Microsoft Teams Besoin d’aide?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=fr-CA>
Rejoignez la réunion maintenant<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGJjMDJiNGQtMjFmYy00YWEwLTgzNGEtZmI2OTQ1ZGFjY2Rm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221594fdae-a1d9-4405-915d-011467234338%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22c4ae336e-d092-4fa7-ab5e-69312bae4953%22%7d>
Numéro de réunion : 269 072 997 945
Code secret : vv37aP2X
________________________________
Inviter quelqu’un à prendre part à une conversation sur un appareil en visioconférence
Clé du locataire : teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca<mailto:teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca>
Numéro de vidéo : 114 009 717 8
Plus d’informations<https://pexip.me/teams/dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca/1140097178>
Pour les organisateurs : Options de réunion<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=c4ae336e-d092-4fa7-ab5e-69312bae4953&tenantId=1594fdae-a1d9-4405-915d-011467234338&threadId=19_meeting_MGJjMDJiNGQtMjFmYy00YWEwLTgzNGEtZmI2OTQ1ZGFjY2Rm@thread.v2&messageId=0&language=en-US>
________________________________________________________________________________
FNFC AGM - Campbell River
October 28, 2025 - October 29, 2025
Thunderbird Hall, 1420 Wewaikum Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 5W8, Canada
The First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia (FNFC) is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Fall Assembly, taking place on October 28 & 29, 2025, at the Thunderbird Hall in Campbell River.
This annual gathering brings together First Nations leadership, fisheries technicians, community members, and government partners to engage in important dialogue on fisheries governance, policy updates, and shared priorities for fish and the aquatic ecosystem. Please mark your calendar as you plan for the remainder of 2025.
Event Details:
- Date: October 28 & 29, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day
- Location: Thunderbird Hall, 1420 Weiwaikum Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 5W8
Accommodation Option:
- Naturally Pacific Resort
- 700 Petersen Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 3H7
- Phone: 1-866-910-4567
* When booking, please call the hotel directly and mention the promo code FNFC to receive a discounted rate. Rates will apply for room bookings from October 25–31, 2025 should your travel and attendance require you to spend extra nights. The last day to book using the promo code is October 20.
We would be honored to have you participate in our Fall Assembly. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out. A registration link will be shared in early August. Stay tuned!
2025 Chum Working Group
October 30, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Microsoft Teams Meeting
This is the MS Teams Meeting invite for the recurring 2025 Chum Working Group. These meetings will occur from 10:00am to 11:30am from September 25 to November 6, 2025. The meeting invite and dial in information is below.
________________________________________________________________________________
Microsoft Teams Need help?
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 258 934 390 017 6
Passcode: SD6oY7wN
________________________________
Dial in by phone
+1 647-484-5913,,426490913# Canada, Toronto
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 426 490 913#
Join on a video conferencing device
Tenant key: teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca
Video ID: 117 902 001 5
More info
For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Microsoft Teams Besoin d’aide?
Rejoignez la réunion maintenant
Numéro de réunion : 258 934 390 017 6
Code secret : SD6oY7wN
________________________________
Participez à l’appel par téléphone
+1 647-484-5913,,426490913# Canada, Toronto
Trouvez un numéro local
Numéro de conférence téléphonique : 426 490 913#
Inviter quelqu’un à prendre part à une conversation sur un appareil en visioconférence
Clé du locataire : teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca
Numéro de vidéo : 117 902 001 5
Plus d’informations
Pour les organisateurs : Options de réunion | Réinitialiser le code d’appel
________________________________________________________________________________
IMAWG Herring Tier One
October 30, 2025 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre, 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3, Canada
DATE: October30, 2025
TIME: 9:30AM – 3:00PM
LOCATION: Tigh Na Mara Resort, Parksville BC and Zoom
ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84800295579?pwd=qXJSUZGEXTH0zPuLH1Cg3Q1IpEwlEV.1
Meeting ID: 848 00295579
Passcode: 178157
CHAIR:Nick Chowdhury, President IMAWG
OBJECTIVES:
· FirstNations to receive a technical summary of the discussions that took place atthe Island Marine Aquatic Technical (IMAT) Meeting specific to clam and crabfisheries. Nations to collaborate oninformation received.
· Regionalupdate on policy processes and IMAWG business for the Nations and IMAWGMembers.
|
9:00 AM |
MORNING SOCIAL |
|
9:30 AM |
Welcome into the Meeting · Prayer and Song – Elder Welcomer · Agenda and Objectives – Nick Chowdhury, IMAWG President · Meeting Guidelines and Introductions |
|
9:45 AM |
Technical Update – Jessica Moffatt, Biologist · Herring Post Season Review · Key Points and Highlights from the Spawning Season · Herring Projects: Genetics, Spawning, Satellite, Uu-a-thluk |
|
12:00 PM |
LUNCH |
|
1:00 PM |
Regional Policy and Fisheries Update –Sonora Morin-Thompson, Executive Director · Fraser Salmon Intertribal Committee and Upcoming Engagements · Salmon Allocation Policy Renewal Process · Vancouver Island Salmon Committee · Wild Salmon Steering Committee/Trilateral Accord and Wild Salmon Advocacy Gathering · IMAWG Engagements Upcoming till December 2025 |
|
3:00 PM |
Review Action Tracker and End of Meeting |
Prawn Advisory Board - next meeting October 30, 2025
October 30, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Microsoft Teams Meeting; Beban Park Recreation Centre
Unclassified - Non-Classifié
Hi Prawn Advisory Board,
The next meeting of the Prawn Advisory Board is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2025 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Beban Social Center (2300 Bowen Road) in Nanaimo. This is the annual meeting for pre-planning of the 2026/27 Integrated Fishery Management Plan for Prawn and Shrimp by Trap, including highlights and proposed changes.
Agenda items will focus on decision rules for in-season management actions, fishery time frame and starting dates, measures and mechanisms for timely and accurate data on catch and effort, measures for improved monitoring and enforcement, and initiatives to maintain ecosystem diversity.
Please note that submission of items for discussion related to the topics above are made in the form of written reports provided to me at least 3 weeks ahead of the meeting (i.e. by October 9), for circulation to the members 2 weeks prior to the meeting. Written reports provided to me by PAB member participants, a copy of the presentations, agenda, and other materials will be attached to this invite.
Please note this meeting will also be held virtually by MS Teams for those who cannot attend in person, link to follow below.
Regards,
Dillon Buerk
Resource Management Biologist, South Coast, Fisheries Resources Management, Pacific Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Government of Canada
Dillon.Buerk@dfo-mpo.gc.ca<mailto:Dillon.Buerk@dfo-mpo.gc.ca>/ Tel.: 778-361-0119
Biologiste de Gestion des Pêches, Côte Sud, Gestion des Resources Halieutiques, Région du Pacifique
Pêches et Océans Canada, Gouvernement du Canada
Dillon.Buerk@dfo-mpo.gc.ca<mailto:Dillon.Buerk@dfo-mpo.gc.ca> / Tél: 778-361-0119
________________________________________________________________________________
Microsoft Teams Need help?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US>
Join the meeting now<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTgxNzExNjYtZTJhNC00NDQ5LTk1MzctZDY1ZTBlYzQ1OWMz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221594fdae-a1d9-4405-915d-011467234338%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2288134551-d0f8-4ea5-a9c8-6bbece13c878%22%7d>
Meeting ID: 242 886 354 951 5
Passcode: Rw6s6QW2
________________________________
Dial in by phone
+1 647-484-5913,,299821991#<tel:+16474845913,,299821991> Canada, Toronto
Find a local number<https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/da3eae3b-9fe5-4651-9ca4-a4611b85b7b2?id=299821991>
Phone conference ID: 299 821 991#
Join on a video conferencing device
Tenant key: teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca<mailto:teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca>
Video ID: 111 192 444 7
More info<https://pexip.me/teams/dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca/1111924447>
For organizers: Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=88134551-d0f8-4ea5-a9c8-6bbece13c878&tenantId=1594fdae-a1d9-4405-915d-011467234338&threadId=19_meeting_YTgxNzExNjYtZTJhNC00NDQ5LTk1MzctZDY1ZTBlYzQ1OWMz@thread.v2&messageId=0&language=en-US> | Reset dial-in PIN<https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/usp/pstnconferencing>
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Microsoft Teams Besoin d’aide?<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=fr-CA>
Rejoignez la réunion maintenant<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTgxNzExNjYtZTJhNC00NDQ5LTk1MzctZDY1ZTBlYzQ1OWMz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221594fdae-a1d9-4405-915d-011467234338%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2288134551-d0f8-4ea5-a9c8-6bbece13c878%22%7d>
Numéro de réunion : 242 886 354 951 5
Code secret : Rw6s6QW2
________________________________
Participez à l’appel par téléphone
+1 647-484-5913,,299821991#<tel:+16474845913,,299821991> Canada, Toronto
Trouvez un numéro local<https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/da3eae3b-9fe5-4651-9ca4-a4611b85b7b2?id=299821991>
Numéro de conférence téléphonique : 299 821 991#
Inviter quelqu’un à prendre part à une conversation sur un appareil en visioconférence
Clé du locataire : teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca<mailto:teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca>
Numéro de vidéo : 111 192 444 7
Plus d’informations<https://pexip.me/teams/dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca/1111924447>
Pour les organisateurs : Options de réunion<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=88134551-d0f8-4ea5-a9c8-6bbece13c878&tenantId=1594fdae-a1d9-4405-915d-011467234338&threadId=19_meeting_YTgxNzExNjYtZTJhNC00NDQ5LTk1MzctZDY1ZTBlYzQ1OWMz@thread.v2&messageId=0&language=en-US> | Réinitialiser le code d’appel<<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://dialin.teams.microsoft.com/usp/pstnconferencing&sa=D
Vancouver Island Salmon Committee
November 4, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Virtual
Save the Date for Vancouver Island Salmon Committee (VISC) Workshop Series - Phase 2
Contact
Anita Blakley, B.Sc., R.P.Bio.Senior Fisheries Biologist and Western Region Manager (co-chair)Mobile: 250-881-2941www.lgl.com<https://lgl.com/>
2025 Chum Working Group
November 6, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Microsoft Teams Meeting
This is the MS Teams Meeting invite for the recurring 2025 Chum Working Group. These meetings will occur from 10:00am to 11:30am from September 25 to November 6, 2025. The meeting invite and dial in information is below.
________________________________________________________________________________
Microsoft Teams Need help?
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 258 934 390 017 6
Passcode: SD6oY7wN
________________________________
Dial in by phone
+1 647-484-5913,,426490913# Canada, Toronto
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 426 490 913#
Join on a video conferencing device
Tenant key: teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca
Video ID: 117 902 001 5
More info
For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Microsoft Teams Besoin d’aide?
Rejoignez la réunion maintenant
Numéro de réunion : 258 934 390 017 6
Code secret : SD6oY7wN
________________________________
Participez à l’appel par téléphone
+1 647-484-5913,,426490913# Canada, Toronto
Trouvez un numéro local
Numéro de conférence téléphonique : 426 490 913#
Inviter quelqu’un à prendre part à une conversation sur un appareil en visioconférence
Clé du locataire : teams@dfo-mpo.video.canada.ca
Numéro de vidéo : 117 902 001 5
Plus d’informations
Pour les organisateurs : Options de réunion | Réinitialiser le code d’appel
________________________________________________________________________________
DFO Tier 3 Oyster Sectoral
November 6, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
The annual Pacific oyster fishery sectoral committee meeting is scheduled for November 6,
2025. The sectoral committee meeting provides a forum for the exchange of information, advice
on the development of the annual Pacific oyster fishery management plan, and exchange of
views on issues important to the management of the fishery. The sectoral committee is intended
to allow DFO to receive a broad range of advice from First Nations and stakeholders interested
in the fishery.
This year the sectoral committee will be conducted on-line using MSTEAMS. You are welcome
to participate in the sectoral meeting on November 6, 2025 and provide comments to the
Department regarding the draft Pacific oyster fishing plan for 2026/27.
If you would like to participate in the sectoral meeting please email guy.parker@dfo-
mpo.gc.ca to request a copy of the draft agenda or more details regarding the meeting arrangements.
Salmon Coordinating Committee
November 5, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Online
Hosted by FNFC - Drew McDonald
Groundfish Island Marine Aquatic Technical - Tier Two IMAT: DATE CHANGE
November 14, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Courtyard Nanaimo, 100 Gordon St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J8, Canada
Annual technical meeting with DFO Groundfish Technical/Science Staff for all Island First Nation technical/science staff/members/participants. A reminder that lunch will be provided for in-person participants.
The following Tier One meeting will be held on November 21st at Tigh Na Mara Resort in Parksville.
Meeting agenda and further details to follow
Topic: Groundfish Island Marine Aquatic Technical - Tier Two IMAT
Time: Nov 17, 2025 09:00 AM Vancouver
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81959166207?pwd=njbux7X8SfDOBSyQOxY8EfrHxOltZB.1
Meeting ID: 819 5916 6207
Passcode: 537940
---
One tap mobile
+17789072071,,81959166207# Canada
+17806660144,,81959166207# Canada
---
Dial by your location
• +1 778 907 2071 Canada
• +1 780 666 0144 Canada
• +1 204 272 7920 Canada
• +1 438 809 7799 Canada
• +1 587 328 1099 Canada
• +1 647 374 4685 Canada
• +1 647 558 0588 Canada
• +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US
• +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 669 444 9171 US
• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
• +1 689 278 1000 US
• +1 719 359 4580 US
• +1 253 205 0468 US
• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
• +1 305 224 1968 US
• +1 309 205 3325 US
• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
• +1 360 209 5623 US
• +1 386 347 5053 US
• 888 788 0099 US Toll-free
• 877 853 5247 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 819 5916 6207
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcWkOMzebw
IMAWG Members Meeting
November 20, 2025
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre, 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3, Canada
IMAWG Groundfish Tier One
November 21, 2025
Agenda and Details coming later in the season.
FishTank Tier One
November 26, 2025
FIRST NATIONS FISHERIES Council Airport Square 320, 1200 W 73rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G5, Canada
This is a placeholder for the next Fishtank meeting. We are scheduling this date before the Nov 27-28th meeting on the 1993 Policy.
This meeting will be held in hybrid format, with an in-person option at the FNFC office.
We will update this invite with more information closer to the date.
1993 Policy for the Management of Aboriginal Fishing Tier Two
November 27, 2025 - November 28, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Details coming soon.
IMAT Prawn Tier Two
December 1, 2025
Agenda and Details coming later in the season.
International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) Interim Meeting
December 2, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
virtual via Adobe connect
IMAWG Prawn Tier One
December 5, 2025
Agenda and Details coming later in the season.
Vancouver Island Salmon Committee
January 8, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Virtual
Save the Date for Vancouver Island Salmon Committee (VISC) Workshop Series - Phase 2
Contact
Anita Blakley, B.Sc., R.P.Bio.Senior Fisheries Biologist and Western Region Manager (co-chair)Mobile: 250-881-2941www.lgl.com<https://lgl.com/>
Pacific Salmon Commission Post Season Meeting
January 11, 2026 - January 16, 2026
Portland, OR, USA
DFO 2026 Preliminary Salmon Outlook & State of Salmon webinar
January 21, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
IMAT Salmon Tier Two Meeting
February 4, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo, 100 Gordon St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J8, Canada
Agenda and Details coming later in the season.
Vancouver Island Salmon Committee
February 5, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Virtual
Save the Date for Vancouver Island Salmon Committee (VISC) Workshop Series - Phase 2
Contact
Anita Blakley, B.Sc., R.P.Bio.Senior Fisheries Biologist and Western Region Manager (co-chair)Mobile: 250-881-2941www.lgl.com<https://lgl.com/>
Pacific Salmon Commission Pre Season Meeting
February 8, 2026 - February 12, 2026
Vancouver, BC, Canada
IMAWG Salmon Tier One
February 17, 2026
Agenda and Details coming later in the season.
DFO State of the Pacific Ocean meeting
March 4, 2026 - March 5, 2026
The annual Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) State of the Pacific Ocean (SOPO) meeting will be convened at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre, March 4-5, 2026. The meeting will be a hybrid event such that online attendance and participation is possible. More info to follow.
This meeting provides an important opportunity for both DFO and non-DFO scientists to discuss the results of the most recent year’s monitoring off Canada’s west coast in the context of previous observations and expected future conditions. We will endeavor to have presentations that cover most aspects of BC's marine ecosystems, with a focus on long-term monitoring programs that can provide an update of the last year's conditions relative to past years. This usually provides for a full 2-day agenda. If there is interest in being considered for a presentation, we ask individuals to contact the organizer as soon as possible.
The 2025 SOPO report is published and available at https://waves-vagues.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/library-bibliotheque/41298834.pdf
This email is being sent to a broad distribution list. If you are not interested, please ignore.
Thank you,
Strahan Tucker, Stéphane Gauthier, Jennifer Jackson and Jennifer Boldt (co-chairs)
Elizabeth Joyce (organizer)
Organizer: StateOfThePacificOcean@gmail.com
IMAWG and DFO Salmon Regional Tier Two
March 10, 2026
Agenda and Details coming later in the season.
Vancouver Island Salmon Committee
March 26, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Virtual
Save the Date for Vancouver Island Salmon Committee (VISC) Workshop Series - Phase 2
Contact
Anita Blakley, B.Sc., R.P.Bio.Senior Fisheries Biologist and Western Region Manager (co-chair)Mobile: 250-881-2941www.lgl.com<https://lgl.com/>
IMAWG MEETING CALENDAR
November 2025 |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|
1
|
||||||
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
|
30
|
||||||
List of Events
- November 20, 2025
-
-
IMAWG Members Meeting
November 20, 2025
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre, 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3, Canada
-
- November 21, 2025
-
-
IMAWG Groundfish Tier One
November 21, 2025
Agenda and Details coming later in the season.
-
- November 26, 2025
-
-
FishTank Tier One
November 26, 2025
FIRST NATIONS FISHERIES Council Airport Square 320, 1200 W 73rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G5, CanadaThis is a placeholder for the next Fishtank meeting. We are scheduling this date before the Nov 27-28th meeting on the 1993 Policy.
This meeting will be held in hybrid format, with an in-person option at the FNFC office.
We will update this invite with more information closer to the date.
-
- November 27, 2025
-
-
1993 Policy for the Management of Aboriginal Fishing Tier Two
November 27, 2025 - November 28, 2025
Vancouver, BC, CanadaDetails coming soon.
-
- November 28, 2025
-
-
1993 Policy for the Management of Aboriginal Fishing Tier Two
November 27, 2025 - November 28, 2025
Vancouver, BC, CanadaDetails coming soon.
-
- December 1, 2025
-
-
IMAT Prawn Tier Two
December 1, 2025
Agenda and Details coming later in the season.
-
- December 2, 2025
-
-
International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) Interim Meeting
December 2, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
virtual via Adobe connect
-
- December 5, 2025
-
-
IMAWG Prawn Tier One
December 5, 2025
Agenda and Details coming later in the season.
-
- December 10, 2025
-
