On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Conservative MP Larry Miller (Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada will invest in a significant project at Meaford Harbour. his project will involve refurbishment of the concrete deck and parapet of the west basin wall at the harbour. Currently, the concrete is in poor condition … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced $10.3 million to support improvement projects at small craft harbours in Quebec. The full release is available online. Call 418-648-5474. On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Government House Leader Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, Ont.) announced that, under the second round of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced with Conservative MP John Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest, N.B.) that the Government of Canada has completed a multi-year, major capital harbour development project at Seal Cove Harbour. This $13.8 million project, which began in 2007, included construction of a breakwater, marginal wharf and service area, a breakwater extension, installation of floating wharves … Read more
On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Conservative MP Rob Clarke (Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River, Sask.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing in a harbour improvement project at Kinoosao Harbour. Funding for this project is part of the Government of Canada’s investment of approximately $106 million in repair, construction, maintenance and dredging projects at small … Read more
On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Conservative MP Bryan Hayes (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced the Government of Canada is investing in a harbour improvement project at Mamainse Harbour. The project consists of the refurbishment of the north breakwater. This work is planned to start in the late fall. Funding … Read more
On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Chief Government Whip John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) announced $2.5 million in federal funding to support improvement projects at three small craft harbours in British Columbia. The full release is available online. Call 613-990-7537. Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec, wants to inform the Magdalen Islands population … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced the awarding of a $3 million contract to Heddle Marine Service Newfoundland for the second phase of Vessel Life Extension and refit work to Canadian Coast Guard vessel CCGS Cygnus. The work will be completed at the Coast Guard base in St. John’s, N.L. The contract includes upgrades to fitted … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced lobster licence reduction initiatives in Lobster Fishing Areas (LFA) 24 and 26A-1 in Prince Edward Island. The industry-led initiatives aim to improve the long-term sustainability of the lobster fishery while improving the economic viability of fishing enterprises. The Lobster Fishing Area 24 represents the northern portion of Prince … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced that Canada and the United States have ratified an agreement on updates to the Pacific Salmon Treaty (PST). These changes will help ensure the long-term sustainability of Fraser River sockeye and pink salmon stocks while supporting an economically viable fishing industry on both sides of the Canada-U.S. … Read more
On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Conservative Newfoundland and Labrador Senator Fabian Manning was in Jerseyside, N.L., to announce that the Government of Canada will invest $10.4 million in eight small craft harbour maintenance, repair, construction and dredging projects in Newfoundland and Labrador. More information is available online.
