Fisheries and Oceans Canada – the federal department that owns the harbour - has yet to commit any funding.ĬTV News reached out to Fisheries and Oceans Canada Wednesday for comment but did not receive a response by deadine.

So far, the City of Richmond, the provincial government and the Steveston Harbour Authority have committed more than $2 million each to help fund dredging the harbour. Boats won’t be able to unload their catch – they won’t be able to access the 45 businesses here.” 'I mean, the harbour will be at a standstill if we don’t get funding. “It’s extremely frustrating,' said Jaime Gusto. The general manager of the non-profit Steveston Harbour Authority, which manages the federally-owned harbour, says the issue is only getting worse and continues to negatively impact the local fishing industry. Over the last 24 hours, two more boats became stuck in Steveston Harbour as a result of increased sediment and low tide.

The Steveston Harbour Authority says the channel of water in the south Fraser River requires immediate dredging and is calling on the federal government for funding support.

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