April 27, 2015 - Port Lambton, Ontario
On behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Pat Davidson, Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton announced today that the Government of Canada will fund work to upgrade the storage tank at the Port Lambton Inshore Rescue Boat Station.
This investment will ensure that the search and rescue vessels that rely on this tank will continue to have timely access to fuel. Last year, the Station completed 24 missions. In turn, the Government of Canada ensures that the services that keep Canada’s waters safe and secure are well-maintained.
Since 2006, the Government of Canada has provided an unprecedented level of funding to support investments in public infrastructure across Canada. Last fall, Prime Minister Harper announced an additional investment of $5.8 billion over the next two years to invest in infrastructure across the country in areas such as heritage, First Nations education, defence, borders, research facilities, harbours, transportation and search and rescue to create jobs from coast to coast to coast. As part of this funding, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard will receive a total of $551.1 million.
“Providing the hardworking men and women of the Canadian Coast Guard with updated facilities is essential to their work. Our Government knows the important role infrastructure plays in ensuring safe and secure waters, and how its improvement creates jobs in rural and coastal communities.”
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
“This investment will ensure that the crew at the Port Lambton Inshore Rescue Boat Station can continue to react quickly to maritime emergencies and keep our waterways safe. Federal Infrastructure investments like this allow the Canadian Coast Guard to provide the excellent level of service that Canadians count on.”
Pat Davidson, Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton
Frank Stanek
Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-990-7537
Sophie Doucet
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
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