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Domestic government investment

Canada invests $957.8M in harbours

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported May 19, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026

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The significant investment by the Canada — Government of Canada>>> in the Canada — Small Craft Harbours Program>>> is expected to have a positive impact on the fishing, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors in Canada>>>. This will support local economies and jobs in coastal and rural communities, potentially leading to increased stability and growth in these industries.

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The Canada — Government of Canada>>> is proposing a $957.8 million investment over five years, starting in 2026-27, for the Canada — Small Craft Harbours Program>>> as part of the Spring Economic Update 2026. This funding, in addition to the existing annual budget, will be used for ongoing repairs, upgrades, and dredging at small craft harbour facilities across Canada>>>. Key figures like Bennie Thompson>>>, Minister of Fisheries, and Mike Kelloway>>>, Parliamentary Secretary, highlighted the importance of this investment for coastal and rural communities, which rely heavily on these harbours for fishing and transportation. Specific harbours, including Central Port Mouton Small Craft Harbour>>>, Canada — Port Morien>>>, and United Kingdom — Camp Cove Harbour>>>, are slated to receive funding for critical infrastructure projects like dock and breakwater reconstructions. The repairs will incorporate climate projections to ensure resilient infrastructure, supporting the 65,000 jobs in Canada>>>'s commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors.

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The Canada — Government of Canada>>> is proposing a significant investment of $957.8 million into the Canada — Small Craft Harbours Program>>> to support coastal communities and the fishing industry.
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The Canada — Small Craft Harbours Program>>> is the direct recipient of the $957.8 million investment, which will be used for repairs, upgrades, and dredging at various harbour facilities across Canada.
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Bennie Thompson>>>, as Minister of Fisheries, highlighted the investment and emphasized its importance for coastal communities and harvesters.
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Canada>>>'s coastal and rural communities, commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors will benefit from the investment, supporting jobs and local economies.
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Mike Kelloway>>>, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, also highlighted the investment and its positive impact on coastal communities.
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Central Port Mouton Small Craft Harbour>>> will receive funding for the reconstruction of its floating dock system and an options analysis for its breakwater, directly benefiting its 54 vessels and lobster fishery.
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Canada — Port Morien>>> will receive funding for the reconstruction of its main breakwater, supporting its 15 commercial fishing vessels and lobster fishery.
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United Kingdom — Camp Cove Harbour>>> in Lower Argyle will receive funding for the reconstruction of wharves 401 and 402, supporting its 53 vessels and lobster and groundfish fisheries.
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Jessica Fancy>>>, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margarets, joined Minister Thompson to highlight the investment and advocated for funding for Central Port Mouton Small Craft Harbour>>>.
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Chris d Entremont>>>, Member of Parliament for Acadie-Annapolis, highlighted the investment's importance for communities in his riding, such as United Kingdom — Camp Cove Harbour>>>.
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François-Philippe Champagne>>>, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, commented on the broader economic update that includes this investment, aiming to strengthen the Canadian economy.
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