Parliamentary Secretary Serge Cormier to Announce National Investment in Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program

Media Advisory

August 18, 2016

Moncton (New Brunswick) -- Parliamentary Secretary Serge Cormier and Member of Parliament for Acadie-Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will announce a national investment in the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program.

Mr. Cormier will also share details about funding for a recreational fisheries habitat restoration project in Pokemouche, New Brunswick. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

Date: August 19, 2016

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: 1944 , Route 135 in Bois-Blanc - Boat ramp located near Trout Brook in Rang-Saint-Georges, New Brunswick

Directions and parking: From Route 11, turn on Route 150 (this becomes Route 160) and continue until Saint-Isidore. Turn right onto Route 135. The boat ramp will be located to the left, at 1944, Route 135. Parking available on site.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Communications Branch
Fisheries and Oceans Canada-Gulf Region
506-851-7171

Patricia Bell
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
patricia.bell@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Internet: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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