April 28, 2014 - Ottawa, Ontario
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced that the Government of Canada has invested approximately $340,000 in the following projects:
- The installation of floating wharves at Matane to ease operations and provide users with additional mooring space.
- The provision of electrical service units to a section of the facility at Cap-aux-Meules.
- The beginning of dredging at harbours in the Magdalen Islands to ensure that fishing activities can safely take place during the fishing season.
This funding is in addition to the $10.6 million announced on September 3, 2013 for projects at small craft harbours in Quebec, which included 14 major harbour projects.
“Our Government understands the importance of investing in small craft harbours, which are vital to coastal communities. Projects at small craft harbours ensure that these facilities continue to meet the needs of the commercial fishing industry and stimulate local economies.”
The Honourable Gail Shea
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
“This investment demonstrates our Government’s commitment to supporting Quebec’s coastal communities and fishing industry. The projects announced today will ensure that small craft harbours in Quebec are in safe and efficient operating condition”.
The Honourable Denis Lebel
Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
Frank Stanek
Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-990-7537
Sophie Doucet
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
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