Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Canada announces funding to protect land and freshwater
The Government of Canada has announced up to $796 million in funding to support provinces, territories, and other partners as they work to protect and conserve…
Key Player Projects: Bernadette Jordan
Lunenburg County receives funding for new water storage tank
Funding has been announced to construct a new water storage tank at Exit 12 in Osprey Village. “Atlantic Canada is opening up, construction season is…
Canada announces funding for freshwater habitat research projects
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Bernadette Jordan has announced $805,999 over three years in funding for three freshwater habitat research projects. “Canada has one of the largest…
Updated Canadian Oceans Protection Plan Released
The Canadian coastline—the longest in the world—is critical to the environment and plays a key role in the economy. Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan aims to…
Government of Canada Invests in Research to Study Contaminants in Aquatic Ecosystems
The Government of Canada is investing in research to better inform the protection of our oceans, lakes, rivers, and waterways. Bernadette Jordan—the minister of fisheries,…
Public Consultations Open for Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy
Bernadette Jordan—minister of fisheries, oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard—is inviting all Canadians to provide input on the federal government’s Blue Economy Strategy. A Blue…
Canada Invests in Marine Mammal Research to Reduce Threats
Bernadette Jordan—minister of fisheries, oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard—has announced $806,759 in funding for marine mammal research. “As we grow Canada’s blue economy, it’s…
Canada Partners with Lennox Island First Nation to Enhance Marine Safety
The minister of fisheries, oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard—Bernadette Jordan—has announced that a new search and rescue boat for Lennox Island First Nation on…
Canada Invests in National Ocean Observation System
Four Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS) projects will be receiving $3 million funding over two years. This funding will support the University of Victoria,…
Government of Canada Commits to Growing the Blue Economy
Canada is an ocean nation with the longest coastline in the world. Canadians rely on healthy, marine ecosystems to sustain our economy, our food supply,…
Projects in Atlantic Canada Receive Funding to Protect Aquatic Species at Risk
Up to $12.1 million in funding under the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk has been announced for 13 projects in Atlantic Canada.…
Projects in the Arctic, Manitoba, and Alberta Receive Funding to Protect Species at Risk
Almost $6.1 million in funding under the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk has been announced for three projects in the North, Manitoba,…
Projects in Ontario Receive Funding to Protect Aquatic Species at Risk
Five projects in Ontario, some of which are already underway, will be receiving up to $4.8 million in funding under the Canada Nature Fund for…
Government of Canada Invests in Priority Ecosystems in Atlantic Canada
The Government of Canada will be investing $1 million in six new projects to directly address water quality issues in two priority ecosystems in Atlantic…
Government of Canada Takes Steps to Protect Aquatic Species
The health of our marine and freshwater environments and the wildlife they sustain are critical to our country’s culture, well-being, and economies. Yet some of…
Canada Takes Step Towards Transitioning Open-Net Pens in Coastal B.C. Waters
The Government of Canada is committed to developing and delivering a real and concrete solution for transitioning open-net pens in coastal British Columbia waters. A…
Funding Announced to Support Quebec’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector
Seven projects will be receiving support from the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program to support clean economic growth in Quebec. “The projects we…
Data Collection Projects in Iqaluit, Nunavut Receive Federal Funding
Two marine environmental data collection projects in Iqaluit, Nunavut are receiving over $550,000 in federal funding through the Coastal Environmental Baseline Program. “Arctic communities and…
Government of Canada Announces Next Step to Remove Vessel from Port of Bridgewater
A step toward the permanent removal of the vessel Cormorant located in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia has been announced by the Government of Canada. “This issue…
Government of Canada Invests in Equipment to Respond to Environmental Spills
Under the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is investing in the Canadian Coast Guard to ensure it has modern equipment needed to respond…
Minister Jordan Addresses OECD on Need for More Sustainable Blue Economy
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Bernadette Jordan, addressed the need for a more sustainable blue economy at a launch event…
Federal Government Launches Public Engagement on Aquaculture Act
The next phase of the Government of Canada’s public engagement on the first-ever Aquaculture Act has been launched by Bernadette Jordan, the minister of fisheries,…
Minister Jordan Recognizes Importance of Growing Canada’s Blue Economy
The Government of Canada recognizes that, as our economy starts to open up, it will be more important than ever to chart a course to…
Canada Joins Global Ocean Alliance
Canada has joined the Global Ocean Alliance, according to an announcement made by Bernadette Jordan, the minister of fisheries, oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard.…