Pictou County, Nova Scotia ¿ On September 2, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Member of Parliament for Central-Nova will share details about the Government of Canada's investment in restoration projects in Pictou, Antigonish and Guysborough Counties to protect and improve recreational fisheries habitat. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance.
On August 26, 2014, the Canadian Coast Guard, will dedicate and commission its new fisheries research vessel CCGS Leim. Members of Alexander Henry Leim's family will be participating in the ceremony.
HOLLAND LANDING, ONTARIO ¿ On August 19, the Honourable Peter Van Loan will share details about the Government of Canada's investment in a restoration project in Bradford West Gwillimbury to protect and improve recreational fisheries habitat. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance.
On Friday, August 15, 2014, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, along with John Williamson MP for New Brunswick Southwest, will share details about the Government of Canada's investment in a restoration project in St. George to protect and improve recreational fisheries habitat. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance.
Seal Cove (New Brunswick) - On Thursday, August 14, 2014 the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and MP John Williamson will join local officials in celebrating the completion of major harbour construction and upgrade projects at Seal Cove, New Brunswick. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance.
PORT DOVER, ONTARIO - On August 14, 2014, MP Diane Finley will share details about the Harper government's investment for refurbishment of infrastructure at the small craft harbour in Port Dover.
The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will share details about the Harper government's plans to improve the small craft harbours at Tsehum (Shoal) Harbour in Sidney; Kitamaat Village Harbour in Kitamaat; and Port Edward Harbour in Port Edward, British Columbia.
VANCOUVER – Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be holding a technical briefing for media interested in an update on Fraser River sockeye returns to date and preliminary fishing opportunities on these fish.
On July 30, 2014, the Honourable Peter Mackay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will share details about the Government of Canada's plans to repair and improve small craft harbours in Nova Scotia.
NEW WATERFORD (NOVA SCOTIA) - On Thursday, July 24, 2014 the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will announce investments by the Government of Canada into major repair projects in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance.