Ottawa – Striped bass is an important food source for Indigenous and coastal communities along the coast of Eastern Canada. The recreational Striped bass fishery in the Gulf Region has experienced growth in recent years, bringing socio-economic benefits to Atlantic Canada and Quebec. Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Diane Lebouthillier, , announced that Fisheries and Oceans …
Feds releases draft of Canada’s Ocean Noise Strategy for public feedback
Ottawa- The effects of human activities and climate change are being felt around the world, both above and below the ocean’s surface. The ocean is home to many marine species that rely on sound to navigate, communicate, find food, and more. Ocean noise created by humans can interfere with these activities, causing negative impacts on marine mammals, including endangered whales, …
Developing community hatchery to support Pacific salmon
Gitanyow – Pacific salmon are under threat due to climate change, habitat degradation and other pressures. In British Columbia, some endangered and at-risk populations have dropped dramatically and could be at risk of disappearing completely. Hatcheries, which incubate, rear and release Pacific salmon to live alongside their wild counterparts, are a key component in supporting and restoring these vulnerable populations. Minister …
$42m announced for small craft harbours in the Magdalen Islands
Magdalen Islands – Small craft harbours are at the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together for work and leisure, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for more than 45,000 Canadians. As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to growing the economy, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Diane Lebouthillier, was in the …
Feds invest in 2 Micmac communities in Gaspésie
Gaspé – Helping communities seize economic development and diversification opportunities and implement community infrastructure projects contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions and fosters economic reconciliation. That is why Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, along with tDiane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, today announced three non-repayable financial contributions totalling …
Celebrating new Arctic, Offshore Patrol Ships shipbuilding milestones
Nova Scotia – The Canadian Coast Guard serves Canadians everyday by protecting lives and the environment, and supporting the safe movement of goods in our waterways. The renewal of its fleet ensures the Canadian Coast Guard can continue to carry out its important work for years to come, while supporting innovation and creating new shipbuilding jobs from coast to coast to coast. …
Quebec Fisheries Fund receive over $350,000 from feds, province
Cap-aux-Meules, Quebec – The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec are announcing more than $350,000 in funding for 3 projects in the Magdalen Islands that will help improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of Quebec’s fish and seafood sector. The Government of Canada’s contribution to these 3 projects is $252,527, while the Government of Quebec is contributing $108,226. The Quebec …
New commercial whelk fishery opens in Eastern Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the advancement of the fishing and fish processing sectors, which power the economies of coastal communities across Canada. Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, met with harvesters to celebrate the first season opening of the commercial fishery …
Canada supports Brûlerie de l’Atlantique’s growth
Matane – Supporting manufacturing businesses contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, along with Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced, on behalf ofSoraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a repayable contribution of $66,000 for the Brûlerie de l’Atlantique. This CED …
Investing $101m in Newfoundland & Labrador, NS small craft harbours
Lark Harbour – Small craft harbours are the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together in work and play, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for over 45,000 Canadians. As part of Budget 2024, $463.3 million over three years will be invested for the repair and maintenance of small craft harbours, including those damaged by Hurricane Fiona, …