Member of Parliament Robert Goguen announces funding for harbour improvement projects at Cap-Saint-Louis, Cap-Lumière (Richibucto Cape), Chockpish (Sainte-Anne-Kent), Miscou, Pigeon Hill, Saint-Edouard-Kent, Saint-Marie-Mer, Stonehaven, Miller Brook (Salmon Beach) and Les Aboiteaux (Cap-Pelé)
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.
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.
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!
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:
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.