For Immediate Release
The Government of Canada invests in the fishing harbour of Cartwright
August 13, 2021 Cartwright, NL Fisheries and Oceans Canada
The community of Cartwright is 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 over $3.3 million to help renew the harbour in Cartwright.
Of this funding, $2 million will go towards the small boat basin construction with an additional investment of over $1.3 million for the wharf construction. Both projects will make a positive impact for the harbour at Cartwright and contribute to good jobs and economic growth in the community.
“I am pleased to announce this important investment for our community. Fishing is a vital cornerstone in many communities across Canada, including ours here in Cartwright – 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
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