Minister Wilkinson announces funding for new Indigenous program to support the conservation of fish and fish habitats

Vancouver, British Columbia – The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will announce an important investment related to supporting Indigenous communities in the conservation of fish and marine habitats.

Vancouver, British Columbia – The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will announce an important investment related to supporting Indigenous communities in the conservation of fish and marine habitats.

Media are invited to attend. The Minister will be available to take questions following the announcement.

Date:               Friday, June 7, 2019
Time:              9:00 a.m. (local time)
Location:        Capilano River Hatchery
                        4500 Capilano Park Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4L3

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Jocelyn Lubczuk
Press Secretary 
Office of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
343-548-7863
Jocelyn.lubczuk@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada 
613-990-7537
Media.xncr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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