Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, N.S.) announced $26.6 million in funding from the Oceans Protection Plan for research to help better understand noise pressures on marine mammals. The initial focus will be to better understand the impact of shipping-related noise on whales, specifically the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale, Southern Resident Killer Whale and the St. Lawrence … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.), Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth - Cole Harbour, N.S.) announced $26.6 million in funding from the Oceans Protection Plan for research to help better understand noise pressures on marine mammals. Call 613-992-3474.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) and Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) announced a new $3 million-initiative that will encourage new research in Canada to help advance our understanding of Southern Resident Killer Whales, North Atlantic Right Whales, and St. Lawrence Estuary Belugas and the challenges they face. The … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of fishers fined in recent months for various offences under the Fisheries Act. The full release is available online. Call 418-648-5474. Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of fishers fined in recent months for various offences under the Fisheries Act. The full release is … Read more
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced that the Government of Canada is transferring ownership of the port facilities in Percé to the Government of Quebec. The transfer of port facilities to the Government of Quebec should be completed by March 31, 2020. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-3474.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced that amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. The new rules for whale watching and approaching marine mammals, which are now in effect, will provide a minimum approach distance of 100 metres for most whales, dolphins and porpoises to … Read more
Liberal MP Karen Ludwig (New Brunswick Southwest, N.B.), announced that the Passamaquoddy Recognition Group (Peskotomuhkati First Nation) will receive $1,656,000 over five years for a project to help restore coastal habitats in South-West New Brunswick. The Passamaquoddy Recognition Group will work with its partners to restore fish passage in the St. Croix, Magaguadavic, L’Étang, and Lepreau … Read more
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Nunavut Agreement, the Government of Canada, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, and the Government of Nunavut have issued a joint statement on the development of fishery regulations for the Nunavut Settlement Area. The Joint Statement on the Development of Fishery Regulations for the … Read more
The Northeast Pacific Seamounts Expedition, taking place from July 5 to 21, 2018, will explore three seamounts in the Northeast Pacific Ocean: SGaan Kinghlas-Bowie, Dellwood and Explorer. During the 16-day expedition aboard Ocean Exploration Trust’s vessel, E/V Nautilus, partners will survey and collect data on the physical features and ecosystems of the seamounts. They will establish long-term monitoring … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) announced over $40 million toward improvements to small craft harbours in Newfoundland and Labrador this year, including investments in the major, multi-year harbour development project in St. John’s. Fort Amherst Small Boat Basin in St. John’s is located in the main commercial fish landing site for … Read more
