It is observed that Canada’s Economic Action Plan is at work in Nova Scotia as local workers and businesses will benefit from a major new investment in small craft harbours. The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence said that the government recognizes the importance of Nova Scotia’s commercial fishery and has made a significant investment in small craft harbours through Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Minister MacKay also opined that this investment could create local jobs right away and ensures that those who rely on the fishery can rely on improved harbour facilities. He opined that the Small Craft Harbours Program is one of many job-creating investments contained in Canada’s Economic Action Plan. He added that through this plan, communities throughout Canada will receive $200 million over two years to accelerate harbour repair and maintenance, as well as undertake dredging projects.
It is informed that in Nova Scotia, $40.2 million is being provided under Canada’s Economic Action Plan for projects at core commercial fishing harbours over the next two years. It is told that these projects are being undertaken by Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Small Craft Harbours Program, in close collaboration with the harbour authorities that manage and operate the facilities.
