In Newfoundland & Labrador and Quebec, the 2026 seal harvest season begins as well-trained and licensed sealers embark on boats. The Canada’s Seals and Sealing Network, comprising professional sealers, governments, manufacturers, and Indigenous Peoples, are optimistic. The harvest includes members setting out to sea, ready to start the season. The renewed optimism is evident among these parties, and they express confidence in the upcoming activities.