Canada fishing harbours

Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, together with Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margaret’s, announced that fishing harbours in the area would benefit from $1.8 million in funding from the Government of Canada’s annual investment in small craft harbours across Canada, DFO informs.

“The Government of Canada recognizes that safe and efficient harbours are vital to the economic well-being of fishing communities in Nova Scotia and across Canada,” said Minister Shea. “By investing in small craft harbours, our government is creating local jobs right way and ensuring local fishers have harbours they can rely on for the years to come.”

ACcording to Canada Government, this project is part of the $67 million the Small Craft Harbours Program is investing across Canada this year, of which $12 million was announced in May for harbours in Nova Scotia. The Government’s investment will revitalize small craft harbours and support the livelihood of those Canadians who depend on them. Safety and operational efficiency at harbours across the country will be improved through a variety of projects including dredging, breakwater repairs, wharf construction and planning.