Fisheries Minister Gail Shea announced the government is investing $4.85 million to improve small craft harbours throughout Northern Vancouver Island. The improvement projects will provide local fishers with access to safer, more efficient harbour facilities. Call 604-666-0392.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is strongly advising shellfish harvesters in British Columbia to check whether fishing areas are open and shellfish are safe to consume before harvesting. The full release is available online. Call 204-756-7192.
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea announced that the Government of Canada will be taking the next step in its challenge of the European Union's ban on trade in seal products by seeking the establishment of a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel to hear the case. Call 613-990-7537.
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea announced that Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be relocating its Charlottetown operations to new premises in the Greater Charlottetown Area. Call 613-993-5413.
