Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of fishers from the Gaspe fined in June 2012 for various offences under the Fisheries Act. The fines imposed on the offenders total $159,776. In addition, nets were confiscated, fish were seized and three fishing licences were revoked in one case while a five-day fishing … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) was honoured that Governor General David Johnston was invested as honorary chief commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard at a ceremony held in the lieutenant governor's residence in Victoria. Johnston also presented Diamond Jubilee Medals to 35 Fishery Officers, Canadian Coast Guard and Fisheries and Oceans employees … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced that the government will make significant investments to repair, construct and maintain small craft harbours across Canada. This year's investment of $51.7 million will fund major repair, maintenance and construction projects, as well as dredging, at approximately 95 fishing harbours in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward … Read more
Conservative MP Greg Kerr (West Nova, NS) announced the government will provide additional funding as requested by the Digby Harbour Port Association to allow all urgent repairs and improvements at the Digby Harbour to start, including the construction of a breakwater. Kerr said the Digby Harbour Port Association has been instrumental in managing the harbour … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship CCGS Des Groseilliers is once again setting off for Canada's North, where she will resume her search and rescue missions, icebreaking, assistance to commercial shipping and maintenance of aids to navigation and navigable waters, as well as contributing to the advancement of science. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) presented volunteers from the Family Fishing Society of British Columbia with a 2012 National Recreational Fisheries Award on June 26. Ashfield said through these events, thousands of families have been introduced to recreational fishing and given an opportunity to enjoy British Columbia's great outdoors. The full release … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) was in Vancouver, BC, to provide information about search and rescue assets in Vancouver, clarify misinformation and announce an additional $100,000 annually to enhance the capability of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue to provide search and rescue services in the Vancouver area. The full release is … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of fishers from the Gaspe fined between February and June 2012 for various offences under the Fisheries Act. The fines imposed on the offenders total $10,350. In addition, two of the offenders had fishing days suspended, while another had the shellfish he harvested confiscated. The … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) and Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) recognized the fifth annual celebration of the seal. The ministers offered congratulations to the Government of Nunavut, Inuit leaders and the Fur Institute of Canada on the fifth annual celebration of the seal, a community event to highlight and celebrate the … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Pierre Radisson is setting off for the Northern Canada Route, where she will be called on to maintain navigational aids, resupply northern communities, assist other ships and carry out scientific activities. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) said the Canadian Coast Guard is celebrating its 50th anniversary and … Read more
