On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced that the Government of Canada is making a significant investment to improve the small craft harbour in Alma, N.B. The project being funded will provide a safer and more efficient working environment for harbour … Read more
Conservative MP Blaine Calkins (Wetaskiwin, Alta.) presented the Fly Kid Foundation with a 2015 National Recreational Fisheries Award. The foundation is the first recipient from the Northwest Territories in the award’s 26-year history. The Fly Kid Foundation is a non-profit organization that upholds a guiding principle of “Fun and Friendship through Fly Fishing.” They have encouraged and taught conservation, … Read more
On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced federal support for improvements at the small craft harbour in St. Martins, N.B. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-3474.
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced that new regulations to strengthen the prevention of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Canadian waters have come into force. The Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations were posted in the Canada Gazette, Part II and are now in effect. These new regulations prohibit the import, possession, transport and release of … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced a second round of funding for contaminants research projects. Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s National Contaminants Advisory Group posted a Call for Proposals seeking projects by Canadian researchers on the biological effects of contaminants on fish and other aquatic species. This announcement follows last year’s call for proposals … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) issued the following statement in celebration of World Oceans Day 2015: “On June 8th, World Oceans Day is celebrated across the globe to recognize the importance of the world’s oceans and the efforts to improve our oceans’ health. In 1992, the Government of Canada proposed this day at … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) issued a statement on the review of the English Bay incident. The full statement is available online.
The Canadian Coast Guard announced the reopening of its seasonal rescue stations in Bainsville (Ontario), Pointe-aux-Anglais (Oka), Beaconsfield, Longueuil, Sorel and Trois-Rivieres. These bases will be in regular operation starting May 28 through until Sept. 7, 2015. The full release is available online. Call 418-648-5474.
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) officially welcomed the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) vessel Captain Goddard M.S.M. into service at a ceremony in Sidney, British Columbia. She was joined by members of the Goddard family. CCGS Captain Goddard M.S.M. is named after Captain Nichola Kathleen Sarah Goddard, M.S.M., who was awarded the Meritorious Service … Read more
On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Conservative MP Ben Lobb (Huron-Bruce, Ont.) announced federal funding for a major improvement project at Port Elgin Harbour. This funding will provide a safer and more efficient working environment for harbour users. The full release is available online. Call 613-990-7537. Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, … Read more
