News Releases 2012

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December

• Canso Canal Closes for 2012 Shipping Season
  December 17, 2012 - Auld's Cove, Nova Scotia
• Canadian Coast Guard’s Seasonal Search and Rescue Stations Closing For Winter
  December 17, 2012 - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
• Groundfish Ice Fishing on the Saguenay River
  December 13, 2012 - Québec, Quebec

November

• Annual Closing of Seasonal Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue Stations in Ontario
  November 28, 2012 - Sarnia, Ontario
• Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent Returns from the Arctic
  November 22, 2012 - St, John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Annual Closing of Seasonal Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue Bases
  November 20, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• International Community Supports Science-based Conservation Measures for Atlantic Tunas
  November 20, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Ministers Shea And Mackay Present the CCGS Caporal Kaeble V.C.
  November 13, 2012 - Dartmouth , Nova Scotia
• Harper Government Takes Further Action on Combating Illegal Fishing
  November 8, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Government Welcomes Canadian Coast Guard Ships Home After Successful Trip to the Arctic
  November 8, 2012 - St, John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Lower St. Lawrence
  November 1, 2012 Mont-Joli, Quebec

October

• Minister Shea Tables the Final Report of the Cohen Commission in the House of Commons
  October 31, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Harper Government Opens New National Advanced Boat Operator Training Facility in Bamfield
  October 27, 2012 - Bamfield, British Columbia
• Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier Returns from the Arctic
  October 19, 2012 - Victoria, British Columbia
  
• The Harper Government Welcomes Return of Operation High Seas Driftnet Aerial Patrol from Japan
  October 12, 2012 - Comox, British Columbia
  
• Harper Government Invests in Aquaculture in Middlesex County
  October 12, 2012 - Thames Centre, Ontario
  
• Canadian Coast Guard Ship Des Groseilliers Returns from the Arctic
  October 12, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
  
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Gaspesie
  October 10, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Gaspesie
  October 10, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Canadian Coast Guard Ship Pierre Radisson Returns from the Arctic
  October 3, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Minister Ashfield Opens New Fisheries Office in Port Alberni
  October 2, 2012 - Vancouver, British Columbia
• Harper Government Invests in Sustainable and Innovative Aquaculture in British Columbia
  October 2, 2012 - Nanaimo, British Columbia
  
• Minister Ashfield Rolls up His Sleeves at the Big Qualicum Hatchery
  October 2, 2012 - Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
• Economic Boost to St. Catharines Shipyard by the Harper Government
  October 1, 2012 - St. Catharines, Ontario

September

• Coast Guard and Partners in Placentia Bay for Response Exercise
  September 24, 2012
• Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Adopts Further Conservation Measures to Protect Key Fish Stocks and Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems
  September 21, 2012 - Saint Petersburg, Russia
  
• Back to Normal: Shellfish Harvesting South Shore of the St. Lawrence
  September 17, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
  
• The Harper Government Invests in Jobs in Nova Scotia
  September 15, 2012 - Clarks’s Harbour, Nova Scotia
  
• Food, Social and Ceremonial Lobster Fishery for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Community
  September 14, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
  
• Minister Ashfield Announces Name for Another Addition to the Canadian Coast Guard Fleet
  September 14, 2012 - Lunenberg, Nova Scotia
  
• Back to Normal: Shellfish Harvesting in the North Shore of St. Lawrence
  September 13, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
  
• Areas of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Closed to Molluscan Shellfish Harvesting
  September 12, 2012 - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and Moncton, New Brunswick
  
• Harper Government Cuts Ribbon on a Small Craft Harbour Wharf Reconstruction in Bay Bulls
  September 12, 2012 - Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador
  
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Magdalen Islands
  September 11, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
  
• Harper Government Establishes New Coast Guard Search and Rescue Resources on the Great Lakes
  September 7, 2012 - Goderich, Ontario
  
• Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers Continue to Work Together to Protect Canada's Fisheries
  September 6, 2012 - Victoria, British Columbia

August

• Seasonal Closure of Canadian Coast Guard Rescue Stations
  August 31, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
  
• Closure of Shellfish Harvesting in the Maritime Areas of Quebec
  August 30, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• New Search and Rescue Assets in Vancouver Area
  August 25, 2012 - Vancouver, British Columbia
• New Canadian Coast Guard Ship Vladykov in St. John’s
  August 24, 2012 - St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Minister Ashfield Presents a 2012 National Recreational Fishing Award to Don Hustins
  August 24, 2012 - St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
  
• Harper Government Transfers Ownership of Ferryland Head Lighthouse to Town
  August 23, 2012 - Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador
  
• The Government of Canada Supports Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Newfoundland
  August 21, 2012 - St. Alban’s, Newfoundland
• Harper Government Launches Process to Modernize Coast Guard Helicopter Fleet
  August 20, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Bi-National Environmental Response Exercise in Northwest Territories Completed by Canadian, U-S Coast Guards
  August 16, 2012 - Sarnia, Ontario
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Gaspésie
  August 10, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Charlevoix
  August 10, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Mid North Shore
  August 10, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Lower St. Lawrence
  August 10, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Minister Ashfield Congratulates New Conservation and Protection Officers
  August 10, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Owner of Great Slave Fish Products Fined $6,000 for Violating the Fisheries Act
  August 9, 2012 - Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
• Minister Ashfield Presents Small Craft Harbours Prix d’excellence to the Harbour Authority of Pointe-Basse and Pointe-Aux-Loups
  August 1, 2012 - Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec

July

• Innovative Aquaculture in Prince Edward Island Receives Boost from the Federal Government
  July 27, 2012 - Montague, Prince Edward Island
• Minister Ashfield Presents 2012 National Recreational Fishing Award to the Souris and Area Branch of the Prince Edward Island Wildlife Federation
  July 26, 2012 - Souris, Prince Edward Island
• Governor General Named Honorary Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard
  July 19, 2012 - Victoria, British Columbia
• Misreporting Shrimp Catches Results in Significant Fines for Four Harvesters
  July 17, 2012 - Newfoundland and Labrador
• Harper Government Announces Investment in Harbours for the Fishing Industry in British Columbia
  July 16, 2012 - Steveston, British Columbia
• Harper Government Announces Investment in Harbours for the Fishing Industry in Manitoba
  July 16, 2012 - Selkirk, Manitoba
• Minister Christian Paradis Announces Investment in Harbours for the Fishing Industry in Quebec
  July 16, 2012 - Thetford Mines, Quebec
• Harper Government Announces Investment in Harbours for the Fishing Industry in Prince Edward Island
  July 16, 2012 - Summerside, Prince Edward Island
• Harper Government Announces Investment in Harbours for New Brunswick Fishing Industry
  July 16, 2012 - Pointe-Sapin, New Brunswick
• Harper Government Announces Investment in Harbours for Nova Scotia Fishing Industry
  July 16, 2012 - Antigonish, Nova Scotia
• Harper Government Announces Investment in Harbours for the Fishing Industry in Newfoundland and Labrador
  July 16, 2012 - St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Harper Government Invests in Key Harbours for Canada’s Fishing Communities
  July 16, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Member of Parliament Greg Kerr Announces Funding for Digby Harbour
  July 12, 2012 - Digby, Nova Scotia
• Minister Penashue Announces a Wharf Reconstruction Project at the Small Craft Harbour in Pinsent's Arm
  July 9, 2012 - Pinsent’s Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Canadian Coast Guard Ship CCGS Des Groseilliers Heading to Canada's North Once Again
  July 6, 2012 - Québec, Quebec

June

• Notice of Public Interest - Low Water Levels in the St. Lawrence: Recreational Boaters and Mariners Are Urged to Use Caution
  June 29, 2012 - Mont-Joli, Quebec
• Canadian Coast Guard Hosts Open Houses Across Maritimes Region
  June 29, 2012 - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
• Minister Keith Ashfield Presents a 2012 National Recreational Fishing Award to the Family Fishing Society of British Columbia
  June 27, 2012 - Richmond, British Columbia
• Government of Canada Takes Next Steps to Strengthen the Protection of Canadian Fisheries
  June 27, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Harper Government Affirms Safety in Vancouver Harbour
  June 26, 2012 - Vancouver, British Columbia
• Canada’s Icebreakers Head North
  June 26, 2012 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
• New Coast Guard Fishery Research Vessel Arrives in Newfoundland and Labrador
  June 22, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Canadian Coast Guard Ship CCGS Pierre Radisson Heads to Northern Canada Route Again
  June 21, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Mid North Shore
  June 19, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Go Fishing for Free on Family Fishing Weekend in British Columbia this Father’s Day
  June 15, 2012 - Vancouver, British Columbia
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Lower St. Lawrence
  June 13, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Upper North Shore
  June 12, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Harvest Shellfish Safely
  June 7, 2012 - Vancouver, British Columbia
• Open House On Board the CCGS Pierre Radisson and the CCGS Louis M. Lauzier
  June 4, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Minister Ashfield Highlights Importance of Responsible Resource Development for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity to Nova Scotia
  June 4, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Upper North Shore
  June 1, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Gaspesie
  June 1, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Upper North Shore
  June 1, 2012 - Québec, Quebec

May

• Harper Government Protects the Great Lakes from Asian Carp
  May 28, 2012 - Toronto, Ontario
• Canadian Coast Guard to Improve Marine Communications and Traffic Services
  May 17, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Minister Ashfield Unveils the National Capital Commission's Photo Exhibit Commemorating the Canadian Coast Guard
  May 15, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario

April

• Surrey Commercial Crab Harvester Fined for Illegal Fishing Activity in Knight Inlet
  April 26, 2012 - Port Hardy, British Columbia
• Harper Government Commits to the Responsible Protection and Conservation of Canada’s Fisheries
  April 24, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• MP Sopuck Presents a 2011 National Recreational Fisheries Award to Volunteers in Manitoba
  April 23, 2012 - Dauphin, Manitoba
• Member of Parliament James Bezan Presents 2011 Small Craft Harbours Prix D'excellence to the Little Grindstone Harbour Authority
  April 19, 2012 - Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Upper North Shore
  April 18, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Minister Keith Ashfield Participates in Bring Back the Salmon
  April 11, 2012 - Pickering, Ontario
• 2010 Survey Shows Recreational Fishing a Contributor to the Canadian Economy
  April 10, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Canso Canal Reopens for 2012 Shipping Season
  April 5, 2012 - Auld's Cove, Nova Scotia
• Canadian Coast Guard’s Seasonal Search and Rescue Stations Reopen for the 2012 Season
  April 5, 2012 - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Lower North Shore
  April 4, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Reopening of Seasonal Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue Bases
  April 4, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Use Caution when Eating Shellfish this Holiday Week End
  April 4, 2012 - Québec, Quebec

March

• Bank of Canada Issues $50 Polymer Bank Note
  Issue Ceremony of the New $50 Polymer Bank Note: video and audio
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  March 26, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Select Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue Stations to Open Ahead of Schedule
  March 23, 2012 - Sarnia, Ontario
• Member of Parliament Gerald Keddy Presents 2011 Small Craft Harbours Prix d'Excellence to the Harbour Authority of Little Dover
  March 20, 2012 - Halifax, Nova Scotia
• The Harper Government Supports Jobs and Growth in Aquaculture Industry Through Business Development
  March 20, 2012 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Fisheries Ministers Focus on Economic Prosperity in Atlantic Canada
  March 9, 2012 - Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Notice of Public Interest - Spring Icebreaking on Lake St. Louis
  March 6, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Notice of Public Interest - Spring Icebreaking in Lower North Shore Harbours
  March 6, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Notice of Public Interest - Spring Icebreaking at Repentigny, and on L’Assomption, Des-Prairies, Mille-Îles and Châteauguay Rivers
  March 6, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Public Notice - Spring Icebreaking on the Saguenay River
  March 6, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Closed Area for Shellfish Harvesting Mid North Shore
  March 5, 2012 - Québec, Quebec

February

• Modernizing Canada’s Fisheries: Input from Canadians
  February 29, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Senator Manning Awards Don Drew with a 2011 Small Craft Harbour Prix D'excellence
  February 24, 2012 - Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Minister Ashfield Announces a 2011 National Recreational Fisheries Award Winner in Quebec
  February 23, 2012 - La Baie, Quebec
• Parliamentary Secretary Randy Kamp Presents a 2011 Small Craft Harbours Prix d'Excellence to Steveston Harbour General Manager Bob Baziuk
  February 22, 2012 - Steveston, British Columbia
• Greater Certainty in the Pacific Halibut Fishery
  February 17, 2012 - Vancouver, British Columbia
• Eighteen Prince Edward Island Fishery Officers Receive National Award for Exemplary Service
  February 16, 2012 - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
• Public Notice – Spring Icebreaking on Lake st. Pierre and Surrounding Areas
  February 16, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Public Safety Reminder Concerning Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaking Operations
  February 15, 2012 - Québec, Quebec
• Government of Canada Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard with a New Postage Stamp
  February 9, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• Minister Ashfield Announces a 2011 National Recreational Fisheries Award Winner in Quebec
  February 4, 2012 - Granby, Quebec
• Harper Government Announces New Coast Guard Flagship Vessel to Be Designed in Vancouver
  February 3, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario
• The Harper Government Demonstrates its Support for Canadian Sealers
  February 2, 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario

January

• Ministers Ashfield and Shea Present 2011 National Recreational Fisheries Award to PEI Volunteer
  January 25, 2012 - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
• Government of Canada Supports Jobs and Growth by Funding PEI Aquaculture Projects
  January 25, 2012 - Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island
• Minister Shea Presents 2011 National Recreational Fisheries Award to Kamloops Volunteer
  January 19, 2012 - Kamloops, British Columbia
• New Vessels for Aquaculture Regulation in British Columbia
  January 9, 2012 - Campbell River, British Columbia
• Government of Canada Supports Jobs and Growth in B.C. Through Funding of Four Innovative Vancouver Island Aquaculture Projects
  January 9, 2012 - Campbell River, British Columbia
  
• Coast Guard Operations Scheduled for Midland Ontario (Georgian Bay)
  January 4, 2012 - Sarnia, Ontario