Ottawa advances Glace Bay marginal wharf construction

The Government of Canada says work is moving ahead on a new marginal wharf in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, part of the small craft harbours that serve the country's fishing and aquaculture sectors.

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By Daniel Fraser Federal Politics Published 14 October 2026, 19:12 UTC Written up 16 October 2026 1 source 1 min read

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The Government of Canada says it is advancing construction of a new marginal wharf in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. The announcement was published on Oct. 14.¹

The government describes small craft harbours as vital infrastructure that supports Canada's commercial fishing and aquaculture sectors, helping sustain coastal communities and local economies from coast to coast to coast.¹

Together, Canada's fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing industries support nearly 68,000 jobs and generated $8.47 billion in seafood exports in 2025, the government said.¹

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