Minister McKnight and Parliamentary Secretary Klassen announce major strategic investments in Canada’s small craft harbours
Media advisory
Steveston, British Columbia – The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, joined by Ernie Klassen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, will be in Richmond, British Columbia to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Steveston Small Craft Harbour.
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 PST
Location: Will be provided to registered media.
Registration: Media wishing to attend the announcement should email DFO.PACSPMedia-MediasPSPAC.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca to confirm attendance.
Contacts
Ira Khedkar
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Fisheries
Ira.Khedkar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Region
604-666-1746
media.pac@dfo-mpo.gc.ca