Hello everyone, I appreciate you joining me by teleconference.
I'm pleased to report that, once again, North America's largest and most important seafood expo has been a resounding success. It's been an excellent opportunity to showcase Canada's world class fish and seafood products with buyers from around the globe. We've also been able to shine a spotlight on Canada's exceptional industry standards and practices.
Ottawa, Ontario ¿ The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, is proud to lead a delegation of Canadian fisheries and aquaculture representatives and industry members to Seafood Expo North America, the largest trade exposition of its kind in North America.
Boston, Massachusetts ¿ A delegation of Canadian seafood industry companies and organizations will join the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on a business mission to the 2015 Seafood Expo North America, held from March 15-17, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts.
March 11, 2015 - Lévis, Québec
The Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and Member of Parliament for Lévis, Bellechasse et des Etchemins, announced today that the Government of Canada has awarded a $13.6 million contract to Chantier Davie Canada Inc. for Vessel Life Extension and refit work for the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Earl Grey.
March 9, 2015 - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Today, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans attended the first meeting of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic Salmon in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Welcome everyone and thank you all for joining me. It's a pleasure to be back in Nova Scotia.
Today represents an important milestone. The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic Salmon is meeting for the first time to discuss low salmon returns on the East Coast and measures that can be taken to reverse this trend.
Campbell River, BC ¿ On March 6, the Honourable John Duncan, MP for Vancouver Island North, will announce a significant Government of Canada investment in infrastructure on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
March 6, 2015 - Campbell River, British Columbia
On behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State, Chief Government Whip, and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, announced today an investment of approximately $1.5 million to support Canadian Coast Guards assets that contribute to maritime safety: the Search and Rescue Station in Campbell River and eight lighthouses on Vancouver Island and B.C. Central Coast.
March 6, 2015
Dartmouth Nova Scotia ¿ On Monday, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will attend the first meeting of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic Salmon. In addition, she will announce investments by the Government of Canada in projects in Nova Scotia that support Atlantic salmon. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance. She will be joined by Greg Roach, chair of the committee as well as Rene Aucoin, President of the Nova Scotia Salmon Association.
