Mr. Brett Gilchrist at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

On September 27th, 2022. See this statement in context.

September 27th, 2022 / 4:05 p.m.

Director, National Programs, Fisheries and Harbour Management, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Yes, there has been. Under whales initiative 1.0, $167.4 million was allocated to the protection of right whales and two other species. Of that, approximately $700,000 is allocated to our conservation protection officials for surveillance—for example, the use of planes to monitor right whales.

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