Government of Canada Announces Divestiture of the Federal Wharf at Portneuf-Mer

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February 1, 2008
Québec—Denis Lebel, Member of Parliament for Roberval - Lac St Jean, announced
today on behalf of the Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans,
that the federal government and the municipality of Portneuf-sur-Mer have reached
an agreement in principle concerning the divestiture to the municipality of the
federal wharf at Portneuf-sur-Mer (Hamilton Cove).
"This divestiture demonstrates the commitment of the municipality of Portneuf-sur-Mer
to ensuring the management and development of this asset for its citizens’ benefit,"
said Mr. Lebel. "Today’s announcement also demonstrates the Government of Canada’s
recognition of the value and importance of developing local infrastructure."
"The divestiture is the culmination of a long process of close cooperation with
the Department of Fisheries and Oceans," said Jean-Marie Delaunay, mayor of Portneuf-sur-Mer.
"The support of Minister Hearn and of his department have allowed us to take another
step toward the development of tourism in our region," concluded Mayor Delaunay.
The agreement includes a transfer of $600,000 to the municipality to allow repairs
to the wharf facilities. This divestiture is a good example of the cooperation between
the Department and local stakeholders, and is implemented under the Divestiture
Program administered by the Small Craft Harbours branch of the Department of
Fisheries and Oceans.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Michel Plamondon
Communications Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Quebec Region
Quebec City, Quebec
(418) 648-5419

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