Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) and Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announced that their respective department will each establish a Science Advisor position. Reporting directly to the Deputy Ministers, the Departmental Science Advisors will play an important role in supporting high quality scientific research … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced that Fisheries and Oceans Canada has launched a science review to assess the risks to Fraser River sockeye salmon due to Piscine Reovirus transfer from Atlantic salmon farms located in the Discovery Islands area of British Columbia. The review will include … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced the establishment of a Ministerial Advisory Panel to look at ways to transform the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation. The Panel will explore new governance and ownership models that support collaboration and cooperation amongst fish harvesters and involve them in decision-making. The Panel will … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) and Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) announced the government is taking leadership against the current threats to our oceans and fisheries in the following areas: Combatting illegal fishing: The Government of Canada will invest … Read more
A group of recreational harvesters were found guilty in Sechelt Provincial Court on June 21, 2018 of violations of the Fisheries Act committed in the Egmont area, on B.C.’s sunshine coast. The Honourable Judge Steven Merrick ordered Li-Chao Tang to pay a fine of $5,000, be prohibited from recreational fishing in tidal waters for one … Read more
Treasury Board President and Minister of Digital Government Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing in harbour infrastructure in Delhaven. Work is expected to begin this winter to replace the wharf approach and wharf structure which is showing significant deterioration. Funding for the project is through the Small Craft Harbours program in … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) confirmed that the remaining 25 per cent of the 2018 and 2019 Total Allowable Catch will be made available to the current licence holder, with a view to identify a new participant for the 2020 Surf Clam fishery. This will allow for … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) was in Victoria, B.C. to announce the first delivery of new marine environmental response equipment for the Coast Guard’s Western Regional Headquarters. The new equipment includes curtain boom, which forms a temporary barrier to contain an oil spill, making the recovery of a … Read more
Liberal MP Churence Rogers (Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, Nfld.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $25.8 million in harbour infrastructure improvements at 12 harbours throughout Bonavista-Burin-Trinity. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-3474.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) is inviting Canadians to share their views on a proposed Amended Recovery Strategy for the Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whales in Canada. The proposed Amended Recovery Strategy includes the identification of two new areas of critical habitat: one off the coast of … Read more
