Sambro, Nova Scotia - Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while support the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs - including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters - from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada's fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.
As announced in the Spring Economic Update 2026, almost $1 billion will be invested over five years to repair, maintain and modernize Canada's small craft harbours. This new economic investment will help build a climate-resilient, safe and future-ready harbour network across the country.
As part of the government's commitment to build Canada Strong for All, today, the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, announced funding for the reconstruction of wharf structure 402, a portion of the main wharf at Sambro Harbour, and floats 802.
The fishing industry is central to coastal communities across Canada, and harvesters need small craft harbours to be safe and reliable. This funding will strengthen Canada's competitiveness and economic growth while supporting the communities that depend on these harbours. As Canada transforms from economic reliance to resilience, this investment will support local economic development for generations to come.
