Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) delivered remarks at the Nova Scotia Fisheries Minister’s Annual Conference. In her speech, she highlighted measures announced by the Government of Canada as part of Economic Action Plan 2014 to support a strong fisheries industry that is both sustainable and economically viable. Call 902-426-3550.
James MacCarthy was presented with a 2013 National Recreational Fisheries Award on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 by Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.). MacCarthy’s untiring commitment to his community and province has spanned more than two decades and many facets of community life. He has built a reputation as a highly respected and listened-to … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), along with Conservative MP James Lunney (Nanaimo-Alberni, B.C.), provided further details on the Government of Canada’s investment of $54 million over five years to continue Canada’s Sustainable Aquaculture Program, which focuses on scientific research and regulatory enhancements. Under the renewed program, up to $27 million is being directed to further scientific … Read more
On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), David Burden, regional director general, presented the Northern Lights Fly Tyers with a 2013 National Recreational Fisheries Award on Feb. 12, 2014. Formed in 1978, the Northern Lights Fly Tyers has an excellent track record in support of conserving Alberta’s fisheries and promoting involvement in recreational angling. … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced that Greg Roach has been retained to work with the lobster industry in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 34 to develop a plan to improve the viability of the industry. Roach will work with the industry to develop options for management measures that will better manage supply and … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek industry feedback on the next generation of Coast Guard lifeboats. These ships will be built as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced the awarding of a contract of $1.2 million to St. John’s Dockyard Limited for Vessel Life Extension (VLE) and refit work to Canadian Coast Guard vessel CCGS Cygnus. This contract is awarded as part of … Read more
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Gerald Keddy (South Shore-St. Margaret’s, N.S.) announced that the Government of Canada will invest over $1.9 million in projects at small craft harbours in Nova Scotia in 2013-14. This is … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) delivered a speech at the Quebec Fish Processors Association’s Annual General Meeting. Her speech reiterated the federal government’s support for the fish and seafood industry, highlighting the government’s commitment to the recently concluded Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, and the potential related opportunities this presents for the industry. … Read more
On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Conservative MP James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake, Man.) announced that the Government of Canada will invest $200,000 in projects at small craft harbours in Manitoba in 2013-14. The full release is available online. Call 613-990-7537.
