Despite same quarry, lobster fishing is different in Canada than in U.S.

Selected Maritime fishermen’s unions and associations

Newfoundland Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (NFFAW)

Maritime Fishermen’s Union (MFU)

Prince Edward Island Fisherman's Association (PEIFA) (composed of Central Northumberland Strait Fisherman's Association (CNSFA); Eastern Kings Fisherman's Association (EKFA); North Shore Fisherman's Association (NSFA); Prince County Fisherman's Association (PCFA); Southern Kings and Queens Fisherman's Association (SKQFA);Western Gulf Fisherman's Association (WGFA).

Eastern Nova Scotia 4VsW Management Board

The Guysborough County Inshore Fishermen’s Association (GCIFA)

The Eastern Shore Fishermen’s Protective Association (ESFPA)

Scotia Fundy Inshore Fishermen's Association (SFIFA)

Bay of Fundy Inshore Fishermen’s Association (BOFIFA) and Fundy Fixed Gear Council

Grand Manan Fishermen’s Association (GMFA)