Last week, the federal government announced $81.7 million over five years for its Atlantic Wild Salmon Strategy, aimed at stabilizing and restoring habitats. The Atlantic Salmon Federation is adding $25 million to that total. The federation called the funding “a breath of fresh air.”
Feds announced $81.7M over 5 years for Atlantic Wild Salmon Strategy
Hannah Rudderham · CBC News
· Posted: Apr 07, 2026 12:54 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
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Atlantic salmon pictured in Gaspé, Quebec. The Atlantic Salmon Federation was pleased to hear about the $81 million funding for the species. (Submitted by Nick Hawkins)
The president of the Atlantic Salmon Federation says last week’s funding announcement for the species was “a breath of fresh air.”
“There’s a real south-to-north gradient, where the northern populations are quite healthy, and then the southern populations are having a much tougher time — so, in New Brunswick, that gradient stays true,” Nathan Wilbur of the salmon federation said.
“Nonetheless, all salmon populations in New Brunswick are struggling right now and need a lot of help.”
Several Atlantic salmon species are listed as endangered by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada,
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