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Context Aquatic invasive species pose a growing threat to Canada's freshwater and marine ecosystems. These species are difficult to control and contain, given the high rates of reproduction, the lack of predators, and their ability to thrive in different environments.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | news releases
December 5, 2014 - London, Ontario The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, joined by MPs Dave Van Kesteren, Pat Davidson, Bev Shipley and Joe Preston, today announced a significant step in safeguarding Canada's waterways from the spread of aquatic invasive species. Similar events were also held today in Kelowna, British Columbia, and Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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December 5, 2014 - Winnipeg, Manitoba Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre Joyce Bateman today hosted a roundtable discussion in Winnipeg on new proposed regulations on aquatic invasive species that were announced in London, Ontario by the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
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December 5, 2014 - Kelowna, British Columbia The Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla, Dan Albas and the Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, Ron Cannan, hosted a roundtable discussion today in Kelowna on new proposed regulations on aquatic invasive species following an earlier announcement by the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, in London, Ontario.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
December 4, 2014 LONDON, ONTARIO - On Friday, December 5, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada will share details about the Government of Canada's on-going efforts to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species such as Asian Carp in the Great Lakes and Canadian waterways. The Minister will be joined by MPs Dave Van Kesteren, Pat Davidson, Bev Shipley and Joe Preston.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
December 4, 2014 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA ¿ On Friday, December 5, Joyce Bateman, MP for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will share details about the Government of Canada's on-going efforts to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species such as Zebra mussels.
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | media advisories
December 4, 2014 Kelowna, British Columbia ¿ Ron Cannan, MP for Kelowna-Lake Country, and Dan Albas, MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will be holding a media availability session regarding proposed new regulations to prevent the introduction and propagation of aquatic invasive species.
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November 28, 2014 - Nanaimo, British Columbia On behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Sue Farlinger, Regional Director General, presented Ted Brookman with a 2014 National Recreational Fisheries Award on November 28, 2014.
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November 28, 2014 - Montreal, Quebec The Canadian Coast Guard will proceed with the annual closure of its seasonal search and rescue bases in Québec, Tadoussac, Kegaska, Rivière-Renard and Havre-Saint-Pierre around December 1, 2014. The Cap-Meules base will close on December 31, 2014.
