October 16, 2014 - Toronto, Ontario
Member of Parliament for Etobicoke – Lakeshore, Bernard Trottier, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced that, under the second round of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, the Government of Canada will provide up to $38,935 to The Living City Foundation to conserve fish habitat in Toronto through the Long Pond Shoreline Enhancement Project.
The Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program was announced in Economic Action Plan 2013 to support fisheries habitat restoration projects led by recreational fishing and angling groups, as well as conservation organizations. Given its early success and high demand, an additional investment in Economic Action Plan 2014 increased the funding available through the program to a total investment of $25 million.
On May 15, 2014, the National Conservation Plan was launched to provide a more coordinated approach to conservation efforts across the country. Since 2006, the Government of Canada has taken important steps to conserve and restore our country’s natural environment and connect Canadians to our rich natural heritage. To date, the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program has invested nearly $6 million (Round I), in 94 fisheries habitat restoration projects across Canada and funding to support up to an additional 128 projects (Round II) is currently underway. Details about the program can be found on the Program’s Web site where you can also sign up for updates.
Photo caption: On behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, MP Trottier announces up to $38,935 in Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program funding for The Living City Foundation's restoration project. (L-R): Thomas Sciscione, Coordinator, Aquatic Habitat Toronto; Scott Fortnum, Executive Director, The Living City Foundation; MP Trottier; Rick Portiss, Manager, Restoration Services, Toronto Region Conservation Authority; and Gord McPherson, Senior Manager, Restoration Services, Toronto Region Conservation Authority.
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Denise McGarvey
Office of Bernard Trottier
416-251-5510
Bernard.trottier.c1@parl.gc.ca
NR-HQ-14-41E
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