Minister Shea Announces the Addition of a New Vessel to the Conservation and Protection Program in Nova Scotia
First DFO surveillance vessel delivered under the Federal Infrastructure Initiative announced by Prime Minister Harper
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The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced the addition of a new surveillance vessel to the Conservation and Protection Program in Nova Scotia.
This new rigid hull inflatable boat is the first of 12 new vessels to be delivered to Fisheries and Oceans Canada for surveillance purposes under funding from the new Federal Infrastructure Initiative announced by Prime Minister Harper in November 2014. This additional investment totals $5.8 billion over the next two years to build and renew infrastructure across the country to support Canadian heritage, First Nations education, defence, borders, research, small craft harbours, transportation and search and rescue.
This new infrastructure funding enabled the Department to accelerate the process of obtaining a new Rigid Hull Inflatable boat as part of an existing contract with Rosborough Boats. The boat features an extended cabin which will assist fishery officers in conducting surveillance operations in inclement weather.
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"Our Government is proud to invest in the modernization and procurement of new small crafts. In addition to generating economic growth, it will make an enormous difference to our Conservation and Protection officers, who are out on the water every day ensuring the safety and sustainability of our fisheries."
- The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
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Frank Stanek
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-990-7537
Sophie Doucet
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Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
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Datum: 22.05.2015 - 17:00 Uhr
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