Atlantic salmon fisheries have been an important part of our Canadian social heritage for more than 150 years. Spawning in over 1000 rivers in eastern Canada, Atlantic salmon are actively fished for Food, Social and Ceremonial purposes by dozens of First Nations and Aboriginal organizations and recreational fisheries in Atlantic Canada and Quebec. These fisheries contribute over $100 million to the Canadian economy and support up to 3,500 jobs in eastern Canada.
December 18, 2014 - Miramichi, New Brunswick
Today, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, along with Tilly O'Neill-Gordon, Member of Parliament for Miramichi, announced the creation of a new Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic salmon to help determine the course of action to address low returns of Atlantic salmon on the East coast.
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Member of Parliament (MP) Brad Trost (Saskatoon-Humboldt) today announced an investment of up to $260,000 to the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board (Sask Pork) to help control two diseases that threaten swine and beef herds in Canada.
At approximately 11:03 p.m. on December 17, 2014 inmate Patricia May McKenzie was apprehended by the Red Deer Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Minister of National Revenue, today announced new initiatives aimed at making air travel to the United States even easier for NEXUS members and other low-risk Trusted Travellers who have undergone extensive background checks. Minister Findlay also encouraged travellers to use a new holiday travel toolkit to enable faster and more convenient holiday travel
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, yesterday met with representatives from the Vancouver business community to discuss priorities and hear their suggestions ahead of the 2015 federal budget.
Prince Edward Island is home to a fast-growing aerospace sector that is among the province's leading industries. Along with the evolution and growth of this sector, there has been a growing need for a collaborative and targeted approach to growth and development. Since 2005, the Aerospace and Defence Association of PEI has been working with members and industry stakeholders to increase awareness and advance this significant industry.
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Member of Parliament Dave Van Kesteren (Chatham – Kent – Essex) on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, will make an announcement in support of the tomato industry on December 19.
