Canada’s fish and seafood harvesters are the driving economic force behind many coastal and rural communities. Canadians across the country have faced hardship due to COVID-19, but our fisheries have faced unique challenges. That’s why the Government of Canada created the Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program – to meet those needs head-on.
Today 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.
Harvesters interested in applying should go to the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website. This site provides details about the program including guidance on eligibility and what documentation is required to complete the application process.
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.
These funds will help to ensure that Canada’s fish harvesters receive the financial support they need and prepare the sector for a strong recovery in the long-term.
