Ottawa, Ontario - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is taking a more intelligence-led and longer-term approach to conserving and protecting fishery resources in Atlantic Canada, and its efforts are paying off for the Atlantic halibut fishery in particular. DFO's increased focus on the monitoring of catch and landings of Atlantic halibut has resulted in a long line of convictions, totaling over $1 million in fines and forfeitures over the last five years.
Montréal, Quebec - In preparation for the 2015 recreational boating season on the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay and St. Lawrence River, Canadian Coast Guard stations across Ontario are opening, subject to local ice conditions. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Lifeboats and crews are stationed at Kingston, Cobourg, Port Weller, Port Dover, Amherstburg, Goderich, Tobermory, Meaford, and Thunder Bay, Ontario. In addition to these stations the Canadian Coast Guard has Inshore Rescue Boat stations at Britt, Brebeuf Island, Hill Island, Port Lambton, Thames River and Long Point. The Inshore Rescue Boat Stations will be open in time for the long weekend in May.
April 24, 2015 - Port de Grave, Newfoundland and Labrador
Senator Fabian Manning, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today that the Government of Canada will invest in major improvement projects at small craft harbours in Newfoundland and Labrador. This funding will provide a safer and more efficient working environment for fishermen and harbour users across the province.
April 24, 2015
SUMMERSIDE, Prince Edward Island - On April 27, 2015, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Regional Minister for PEI and MP for Egmont will address members of the Summerside Chamber of Commerce to highlight initiatives outlined in the Government of Canada's 2015 Budget, specifically what it means for Prince Edward Island families, businesses and fishermen.
April 23, 2015
ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador - On April 24, 2015, Senator Fabian Manning, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will announce a major investment by the Government of Canada into small craft harbours in Newfoundland and Labrador.
MONTRÉAL ¿ Now that spring is here, the Canadian Coast Guard would like to inform the public that its seasonal search and rescue bases in Quebec City, Tadoussac, Kegaska, Rivière-Renard, Havre-Saint-Pierre and Cap-Meules are open.
Ballantyne's Cove, Nova Scotia - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today that the Government of Canada will invest more than $10 million over the next two years in harbour improvement projects at seven Nova Scotia harbours. The projects being funded today will provide a safer and more efficient working environment for local fishermen and harbour users.
April 17, 2015 - Pictou, Nova Scotia
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today that the Government of Canada will invest $60.3 million in major improvement projects at 48 harbours across Nova Scotia over the next two years. These projects will provide a safer and more efficient working environment for harbour users and local fishermen.
April 17, 2015 - Mission Harbour, British Columbia
Parliamentary Secretary Randy Kamp, Member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows - Maple Ridge - Mission, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today that the Government of Canada will invest $450,000 this year in improvement projects at the small craft harbours in Mission and Kanaka Landing. This funding will provide a safer and more efficient working environment for local fishermen and harbour users.
April 17, 2015 - Aylmer, Ontario
On April 16, 2015, East Elgin Secondary School's Environmental Leadership Program was presented with a 2015 National Recreational Fisheries Award by Joe Preston, Member of Parliament for Elgin¿Middlesex¿London, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
