Government of Canada Announces Investments in Indigenous Marine Response Capacity
[Ottawa, ON] – February 10, 2025 – The Government of Canada is announcing new investments to support and strengthen Indigenous communities’ capacity to respond to marine incidents. This announcement builds on the Government’s commitment to a clean, healthy and sustainable marine environment for all Canadians, as part of the Oceans Protection Plan.
The Government of Canada will invest $30 million over five years to support Indigenous coastal communities in building their capacity to prevent, prepare for and respond to marine incidents. This funding will support initiatives such as:
- Training and education: Providing training and education to Indigenous community members in marine safety, incident management and environmental response.
- Equipment and infrastructure: Purchasing and maintaining equipment and infrastructure to support marine incident response, such as boats, containment booms and personal protective gear.
- Community engagement: Engaging with Indigenous communities to identify their specific needs and priorities for marine response.
The Government of Canada is committed to working with Indigenous communities to protect our oceans and waterways. This investment will help to build the capacity of Indigenous communities to prevent, prepare for and respond to marine incidents, ensuring the safety of their members and the protection of the environment.
“Our government is committed to working with Indigenous communities to protect our oceans and waterways,” said the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. “This investment will help to ensure that Indigenous communities have the capacity they need to respond to marine incidents and keep their communities safe.”
“We are pleased to see the Government of Canada investing in Indigenous marine response capacity,” said the Chief of the Squamish Nation. “This funding will help us to protect our waters and ensure the safety of our community members.”
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting our oceans and waterways for all Canadians. This investment in Indigenous marine response capacity is an important step towards achieving this goal.
About the Oceans Protection Plan:
The Oceans Protection Plan is a $1.5 billion investment over five years to protect Canada’s coasts and waterways. The plan is focused on three key priorities:
- Protecting Canada’s marine environment: Investing in initiatives to protect marine ecosystems and species, including measures to reduce pollution and marine litter.
- Keeping our coasts and waterways safe: Investing in measures to enhance marine safety and prevent oil spills, including strengthening marine search and rescue capabilities.
- Working with Indigenous communities: Engaging with Indigenous communities to protect the marine environment and support sustainable economic opportunities.
For more information on the Oceans Protection Plan, please visit: www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/protection-protection/index-eng.html
The Government of Canada invests in Indigenous communities’ marine response capacity as part of the Oceans Protection Plan
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