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Ottawa announces $1.2 billion ocean protection plan before pipeline decision

The Globe and Mail · Politics

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  • Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $1.2 billion Tuesday to protect Canada's oceans as the first pillar of a new national ocean strategy.
  • The funding includes more than $740 million over four years to renew measures under the Oceans Protection Plan, a federal program launched a decade ago.
  • Carney described the approach as 'protect-while-we-build' for the pipeline and other projects, citing growing trade bringing more ships into Vancouver's port.
Ottawa pledges $1.2-billion for ocean protection, days ahead of commitment on West Coast pipeline

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