On March 29, 2021, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced $658,026 funding for contaminants research projects that will take place in the Ontario and Prairies Region. Information about these projects including recipients, objectives, and funding amounts can be found in the table below.
Day: March 29, 2021
The Government of Canada is further investing in research to better inform the protection of our oceans, lakes, rivers and waterways and the many species that call them home. The unfortunate reality is that microplastics, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and oil- and gas-related contaminants enter our water systems due to human activity. This means we must continue to study and understand the threats that our ecosystems face.
The CBSA today announced the result of a joint operation, involving the CBSA Pacific Region Intelligence Section (PRIS) and the RCMP, which led to a record amount of opium being seized.
On March 29, 2021, Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced $1,185,144 in funding for three contaminants research projects that will take place on the West Coast. Information about these projects including recipients, objectives, and funding amounts can be found in the table below.