Minister Thompson to announce investments in three salmon hatchery projects in B.C.
Media advisory
Prince George, B.C. – The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, hosted by Chief Dolleen Logan, on behalf of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, will announce funding for three new Pacific salmon conservation hatcheries in British Columbia.
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 9:15 a.m. PT
All media representatives, including journalists, camera crews, and other media personnel, must register in advance and obtain approval prior to attending the press conference, whether in person or virtually.
Media wishing to attend the press conference in person should email media.pac@dfo-mpo.gc.ca to confirm attendance. Location will be provided upon registration.
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Contacts
Ira Khedkar
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Fisheries
Ira.Khedkar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-990-7537
Media.xncr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca