Sherbrooke- With the longest coastline on the planet and approximately 20% of the world’s freshwater resources, Canada is home to incredibly diverse aquatic ecosystems. However, ecosystem threats are on the rise. After habitat loss, invasive species are the second biggest threat to global biodiversity. Aquatic invasive species can spread quickly, compete with native species, alter habitats, and cost billions of …
Ottawa – When marine incidents happen in remote coastal areas, members of Indigenous communities are often the first to respond, as instrumental partners in Canada’s search and rescue system. As part of the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is committed to enhancing on-water safety and community-based marine response by supporting Indigenous communities’ active participation in Canada’s marine safety …
Ottawa – Canadians shouldn’t have to choose between raising a family and their job. And that is especially true for those that work in Canada’s fishing industry where it is as much a culture and lifestyle as it is a job. In response to feedback from inshore fish harvesters, industry, and stakeholders, Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the …
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 …
Chéticamp — The Town of Chéticamp and surrounding communities will have access to improved and accessible transportation services after an investment of more than $300,000 from the federal government. This investment through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund was announced by Parliamentary Secretary Mike Kelloway and Cyril Camus, President of La Coopérative de Transport de Chéticamp, better known as L’Acabie. The funding …
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. …
Magdalen Islands – The Grande-Entrée wharf is a key piece of infrastructure for the Magdalen Islands community. In recent years, its harbour has been experiencing major sedimentation issues. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is working to understand the causes, so that it can adapt its practices to continue to provide safe access for fish harvesters. Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans …
