Question Period Note: Recreational Fisheries and boating

• In support of provincial public health efforts, delays to recreational fishing seasons were put in place in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, to respect emergency measures aimed at flattening the transmission curve of COVID-19.
• We are working closely with the provinces and territories to support their efforts related to recreational fisheries, including openings where they deem it safe to do so, with some fisheries recently opening on May 1.
• Due to the current pandemic and associated travel restrictions, the sale of non-resident licenses is suspended until border restrictions are lifted.
• Coast Guard, in collaboration with other federal departments, is working to manage recreational boating activities and mariners are encouraged to avoid non-essential travel whenever possible.

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