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Ottawa proposes $164M in whale protection funding for waters off B.C. coast
- Ottawa has proposed spending about $164 million over five years to protect whales and their habitat off British Columbia's coast.
- The funding aims to reduce underwater vessel noise by up to 50% in the Salish Sea through collaboration with BC Ferries.
- Funds will support whale protection measures including vessel speed restrictions and fisheries management, with programs led by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority working with industry partners.
- This initiative responds to concerns about increased marine traffic following a recent whale collision incident in Vancouver waters.
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Ottawa Proposes $164M in Whale Protection Funding for Waters Off BC Coast
Ottawa says it has proposed spending about $164 million to protect whales and their habitat off British Columbia, including working with BC Ferries to reduce underwater vessel noise by half. The federal government says in its spring 2026 update that if passed, the proposed spending will be made over the next five years, and it is in recognition of a possible rise in marine traffic on Canada’s West Coast as the country looks to diversify trade in…
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Ottawa proposes $164M in whale protection funding for waters off B.C. coast
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Ottawa says it has proposed spending about $164 million to protect whales and their habitat off British Columbia, including working with BC Ferries to reduce
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