News Release

For Immediate Release

The Government of Canada invests in the fishing harbours of L’Anse au Clair, Pinware and Charlottetown

August 13, 2021                                                    Labrador                                 Fisheries and Oceans Canada

The communities of L’Anse au Clair, Pinware and Charlottetown are welcoming a significant federal investment that will benefit the local economy and community.

Coastal communities across Canada are supported by small craft harbours that provide the commercial fishing industry with safe access to waterways. With approximately 45,000 Canadians employed in the fishing sector, the Government of Canada is making investments to renew its network of small craft harbours and work with municipalities and other stakeholders to ensure this important infrastructure can enhance local communities.

Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $1.7 million to help renew harbours in L’Anse au Clair, Pinware and Charlottetown.

$1.5 million will go towards the launch way construction in Charlottetown. Pinware harbour will receive $50,000 to help advance their plans to improve the harbour. Breakwater repairs for the L’Anse au Clair harbour will receive an investment of $150,000.

Quotes

“I am pleased to announce this important investment for these communities. Fishing is a vital cornerstone in many communities across Canada, including ours in L’Anse au Clair, Pinware and Charlottetown – which is why it’s important to support our local fish harvesters and our entire community with safe, efficient harbours.  When we invest in our local harbours, we invest in the people who depend on them every day.”

Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador.

“Small craft harbours are the heart of Canada’s coastal communities. They’re places of gathering, hubs of recreation and industry, and they’re essential to Canada’s growing blue economy. That’s why our government is investing $300 million to make our harbours greener, safer, and more efficient. We’ll always support the women men of our fisheries, tourism sectors, and construction industries, and the coastal and rural communities that depend on Canada’s small craft harbours.”

The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

Quick Facts

• In Budget 2021-2022, the Government of Canada committed an additional $300 million to be invested over two years for the renewal of Canada’s network of small craft harbours.
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) keeps harbours critical to the commercial fishing industry open and in good repair.
• DFO supports 990 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.
• The Small Craft Harbour Program budget for 2021-2022 is approximately $90 million; of this amount, approximately $70 million will be directly invested in projects for repairs, maintenance, construction and dredging at core harbours.
• Canada’s blue economy and its future growth depend on the sustainable use and management of our ocean resources. A Blue Economy Strategy will enable us to protect and revitalize the health of our oceans while taking advantage of emerging economic growth opportunities throughout ocean sectors.