Statement by the Honourable Gail Shea concerning Northern Shrimp
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I was pleased to have the opportunity to meet with the All-Party Committee on Northern Shrimp while in St. John's.
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I was pleased to have the opportunity to meet with the All-Party Committee on Northern Shrimp while in St. John's.
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Pacific salmon are migratory and, over the course of their life-cycle, salmon originating in the rivers of one country are often subject to the fisheries of another. To support conservation, a significant amount of bilateral cooperation is required. The Pacific Salmon Treaty (PST) was first signed by Canada and the U.S. in 1985 to provide the framework through which the two countries work together to conserve and manage Pacific salmon.
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The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, announced today that Canada and the United States have ratified an agreement on updates to the Pacific Salmon Treaty (PST). These changes will help ensure the long-term sustainability of Fraser River sockeye and pink salmon stocks while supporting an economically viable fishing industry on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border.
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Liscomb Mills, N.S. – The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will address members of the Eastern Fishermen's Federation on Thursday at their Annual General Meeting.
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July 10, 2014 - Jerseyside, Newfoundland and Labrador Senator Fabian Manning, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, was in Jerseyside today to announce that the Government of Canada will invest $10.4 million in eight small craft harbour maintenance, repair, construction and dredging projects in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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It's been a few years since I attended one of your AGMs, and I'm delighted to report the food is better than ever! So, before going any further, my compliments to the chef, and to all the fishermen who helped bring this wonderful bounty to our tables!
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July 9, 2014 Jerseyside, Newfoundland and Labrador ¿ On July 10th, Senator Fabian Manning, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will share details about the Harper government's plans to repair and improve eight small craft harbours across Newfoundland and Labrador.
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July 9, 2014 QUEBEC CITY- Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec, wants to inform the Mid North Shore population that the harvesting of shellfish is now forbidden due to toxicity, in accordance with the prohibition order mentioned below, and pursuant to subsection 3(1) of the Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations, in the following shellfish area:
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May, 2014 As part of a $106 million investment in small craft harbours across the country, the Government of Canada will provide $9.5 million to repair and maintain fishing harbours in Prince Edward Island. The $106 million in funding includes $66 million in regular program funding for the Small Craft Harbours Program in 2014-15 and $40 million over two years from Economic Action Plan 2014.
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The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Regional Minister for Prince Edward Island, was in West Point Harbour today to announce a Government of Canada investment of $9.5 million to support improvement projects at small craft harbours in Prince Edward Island. At West Point harbour, the major projects being undertaken are reconstruction of a breakwater and construction of a service area, being carried out over two years.