Minister of Fisheries to announce historic strategic investments in Canada’s small craft harbours
Media advisory
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, and Paul Connors, Member of Parliament for Avalon, Newfoundland and Labrador will be in Port de Grave, Newfoundland and Labrador to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Ship Cove Small Craft Harbour.
Date: May 8, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Daniels Hole Rd, Port de Grave, NL A0A 3J0C Port de Grave
Registration: Media wishing to attend the announcement should email DFO.NLMedia-MediasTNL.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca to confirm attendance. A virtual link will be available for anyone who wants to join.
Contacts
Ira Khedkar
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Fisheries
Ira.Khedkar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador region
709-772-3375
DFO.NLMedia-MediasTNL.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca