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Feds issue just 2 fines in 4 years for abandoned boats. Critics say it’s not enoughIn the four years since the federal government enacted laws targeting abandoned vessels, just two fines have been issued. Critics are pressing for more urgent action.EnvironmentJul 14, 2023
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New research details state of ecosystem in Saint John, N.B. harbourSaint John and five other coastal communities across the country were previously selected for studies due to high vessel traffic.EnvironmentAug 19, 2022
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Almost $150 million in vaunted oceans-protection funding not spentThe Liberals have touted their $1.5-billion oceans protection plan as "the largest investment ever made to protect Canada's coasts and waterways."Feb 5, 2020
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‘It would really hurt this town’: B.C. fishing community pleads with Ottawa to reconsider whale protection planA fishing community off the coast of Vancouver Island is worried new proposed critical habitat designations to save whales will kill their economy.CanadaNov 8, 2018
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Ottawa’s Oceans Protection Plan to include funds for weather forecasting, ship monitoringTransport Minister Marc Garneau says the federal government is investing in navigational mapping, ship monitoring and weather forecasting as part of the $1.5-billion Oceans Protection Plan.CanadaMay 16, 2018
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Spill equipment, orca study among newly unveiled details of Oceans Protection PlanFunding from the $1.5 billion program will go to studying risks to whale populations and buying new spill cleanup gear.CanadaMar 13, 2018
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Ottawa announces contract to remove and dispose of rusted and derelict MV Farley MowatThe Canadian Coast Guard says it will issue a contract to move the MV Farley Mowat from a berth in Shelburne.EnvironmentJun 16, 2017
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Ottawa to announce new program targeting Canada’s abandoned boatsThere are about 600 boats ranging from small pleasure crafts to larger ships that have been ditched on Canada's coasts.EnvironmentMay 23, 2017
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Two emergency towing vessels for West Coast: PMPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says the second of two emergency towing vessels that have been promised as part of a federal plan to protect Canada's oceans will operate on the West Coast.Dec 20, 2016
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