Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure that support Canada’s commercial fishing and aquaculture sectors, helping sustain coastal communities and local economies from coast to coast to coast. Together, Canada's fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing industries support nearly 65,000 jobs and generated $8.47 billion in seafood exports in 2025.
Under Spring Economic Update 2026, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is investing almost $1 billion over five years to repair, maintain and modernize Canada’s small craft harbours.
| Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
| news releases
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) assessed the Port of Botwood Wharf Rehabilitation Project, proposed to revitalize infrastructure at the Port of Botwood marine terminal, located on the north shore of the Bay of Exploits in Newfoundland and Labrador. IAAC determined the project's potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| media advisories
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will announce new climate resilience projects.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
| news releases
Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, today announced a total FedNor investment of $206,733 in two tourism industry projects in the Rainy River region. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| media advisories
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, and His Worship Bertrand Beaulieu, Mayor of Grand Falls Regional Municipality.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
| news releases
Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| news releases
Today, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), announced the award of $354,500 to Santé Québec Capitale-Nationale – Universitaire as part of Health Canada’s Climate Change and Health Capacity Building Program