Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.), joined by Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.), announced how the Government of Canada will protect the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale during the 2019 season, while sustaining and growing the ocean economy that so many Eastern Canadians rely on. The full release is … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) issued the following statement on the Namgis Court Decision: “We take the duty to consult with Indigenous groups very seriously and the Government of Canada is engaging in meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities and stakeholders to form our policy decisions. The … Read more
The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick announced more than $1.9 million in funding support to five organizations through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund. The full release is available online. Call 343-548-7863.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) and the New Brunswick Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Ross Wetmore, discussed common priorities during their first in-person meeting on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Discussions included the development of an aquaculture act, North Atlantic Right Whale protection measures, plastic pollution, Small Craft Harbours, abandoned … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) and National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) met with Ghyslain Cyr, President of the Administration portuaire du havre de pêche de L’Étang-du-Nord, in L’Étang-du-Nord, Îles-de-la-Madeleine to discuss recent repairs that have been made to this essential fishing harbour and visit the port. The … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced $12.6 million in funding over four years to Ocean Networks Canada, a national network of ocean observation systems based at the University of Victoria. Wilkinson also marked the official opening of the University of Victoria’s recently opened Ocean-Climate Building and highlighted the … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced he has created two new areas of critical habitat for iconic Resident Killer Whales. The newly identified areas of critical habitat announced are located in the waters off the coast of southwestern Vancouver Island, including Swiftsure and La Pérouse Banks, and in … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced that Bronte Construction of Oakville, Ontario, has been awarded a $26.3M contract to restore the Port Dalhousie Piers. Construction will start in early 2019, and be completed by March 2021. The full release is available online. Call 343-548-7863.
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.), along with the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec, André Lamontagne, announced the upcoming launch of the Quebec Fisheries Fund, a five-year program that will provide $42.8 million in funding to the sector. The federal government will contribute $30 … Read more
Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) issued a statement: “We would like to thank Canada’s Chief Science Advisor Dr. Mona Nemer and the members of the Independent Expert Panel for their important work. We look forward to reviewing … Read more
