Dominic LeBlanc Heads Delegation to UN Ocean Conference in New York

Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, is leading a Canadian delegation to the first ever UN Ocean Conference. Canada will be reiterating its commitment to the sustainable harvest of our fisheries and highlighting the leadership role Canada is taking internationally on policies related to marine conservation targets. The minister will underscore Canada's commitment to protecting five per cent of its marine and coastal areas by the end of 2017 as a clear ...