The federal government is bringing in new boating regulations, effective June 1, to protect northern regions, including Labrador.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement yesterday.

No pleasure craft will be permitted in the Arctic or in coastal waters off northern Quebec and Labrador. The ban does not include boats used for essential fishing and hunting, or for local community use.

Meanwhile, some national parks will partially reopen in June to allow people to use the trails, but many of the facilities will remain off-limits.