Land: Canada

Government of Canada has announced to rebuild the Advocate Harbour Seawall to protect local infrastructure.

The Harper Government is demonstrating its strong commitment to Canada’s North by investing in meteorological and navigational warning services in the Arctic. This will provide enhanced accessibility to weather data and navigational shipping information for mariners, economic sectors and the general population of the North. Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, and Fisheries and Oceans Minister, the Honourable Gail Shea, announced the $34.8 million investment.

Canadian government has announced that sharing of this year’s catch of B.C’s halibut between commercial and recreational fishermen is expected soon.

The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today issued the following statement:

Fishermen expressed their views on the recent halibut licence issued by the authority were really not gifts.

Two salmon enhancement hatcheries on Vancouver Island received a much-needed boost this week from a local business.

The largest Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) fishery in eastern Canadian waters is seeking MSC certification.

The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, has announced the opening of new market for seal products in China.

Marine Harvest Canada (MHC), along with several farmed salmon producing and supply companies, have started campaign to bring salmon farming in British Columbia.