The Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program is delivering financial support to self-employed harvesters across the country who are facing hardships brought on by the economic impact of COVID-19. The Program provides eligible indigenous and non-indigenous fish harvesters with the financial support they need right now, while also positioning the sector for a strong recovery … Read more
The Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers met virtually to discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, and how to position the sector for a strong economic recovery in the long-term. Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) and Shane Thompson co-chaired the CCFAM … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) addressed the need for a more sustainable, blue economy at a launch event for the report: Sustainable Ocean for All – Harnessing the benefits of sustainable ocean economies for developing countries organized by the Organisation for the Economic Co-operation and Development. During the virtual event, … Read more
The Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program is open to self-employed fish harvesters wishing to apply. The application period will be open from August 24 through to September 21, 2020. Totalling $469.4 million, the Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program marks the single largest investment in Canada’s fisheries in more than two decades. The full release … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada welcomed 30 graduates of troop 119 to the ranks of more than 600 fishery officers across the country. The full release is available online. Call 343-550-9594.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) launched a 90-day online public consultation on a suite of policies that implement legislative changes to the Fisheries Act, which came into force last year. The public consultation will be open until November 18, 2020. The full release is available online. Call 343-550-9594.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) launched the next phase of the Government’s public engagement on the first-ever Aquaculture Act. The proposed Act will provide more clarity and certainty as this industry continues to develop across Canada, while respecting federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions. A discussion paper providing background … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) announced that the Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program will open for applications on August 24, 2020, through to September 21, 2020. The full release is available online. Call 343-550-9594.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) speaking at the Vancouver Board of Trade, outlined the Government’s path forward to achieve healthy, sustainable oceans and economic prosperity here in Canada and around the world. Jordan, and the BC Minister of Agriculture, Lana Popham, announced funding for eight projects under the … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec, André Lamontagne, announced a joint financial assistance to two groups in the crab fishing industry. The UMEK Group will receive financial support of up to $499,580 from the Quebec Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Ministry and … Read more
