Minister Brison Announces Government of Canada Investment in Delhaven Harbour

WOLFVILLE, NS, Sept. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - The community of Delhaven on the Pereaux Road in Kings County, Nova Scotia, is receiving a significant federal investment that will benefit the local economy. Coastal communities across Canada are supported by small craft harbours that provide the commercial fishing industry with safe and accessible facilities. With approximately 44,000 Canadians employed in this sector, the Government of Canada is making investments to renew its network of small craft harbours and enhance local communities.

The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Digital Government and Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced today that the Government of Canada is investing in harbour infrastructure in Delhaven. Work is expected to begin this winter to replace the wharf approach and wharf structure which is showing significant deterioration.

Funding for the project is through the Small Craft Harbours program in support of the commercial fishery.

Quotes
"I'm pleased to announce this major investment for our community. Investing in this local small craft harbour helps not just the commercial fishing industry, but Delhaven and communities on the Minas Basin. I am proud that we are investing in people, promoting inclusive growth and building stronger communities. The work carried out will not only renew and maintain the infrastructure that is essential to the community, but also stimulate job opportunities that will benefit fishers and support our local communities."

The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Digital Government and Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants

"Investments that help improve communities are a priority for our Government. When we invest in the community, Canadians and the Canadian economy benefit. Small Craft Harbour investments demonstrate the federal government's commitment to local economies. We are proud of this investment to support the fishing industry--a key economic sector that helps support coastal communities across the country.

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

Quick Facts

    --  The Government of Canada is investing $250 million over two years to
        renew its network of small craft harbours and work with municipalities
        and other stakeholders to enhance local communities, economies and
        foster job creation.
    --  This is in addition to $100 million that will be invested in 2018-19 for
        repairs, maintenance, construction, and dredging at core commercial
        fishing harbours across Canada.
    --  The mandate of the Small Craft Harbours Program is to keep harbours
        critical to the commercial fishing industry open and in good repair.
    --  Small craft harbours provide critical support to the commercial fishing
        industry, which had landings valued at almost $3.4 billion in 2016.
    --  Fisheries and Oceans Canada supports more than 1000 harbours across
        Canada with more than 5000 volunteers from harbour authorities.
    --  Harbour restoration projects are undertaken in cooperation with the
        local harbour authorities that manage and operate facilities for local
        users.

Associated Links

    --  Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Small Craft Harbours Program

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SOURCE Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada