Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification.
The workforce of Canada's fish and seafood processing sector is an economic driver in coastal and rural communities, and is vital to the national food.
The workforce of Canada's fish and seafood processing sector is an economic driver in coastal and rural communities, and is vital to the national food.
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Investments include improving employee safety and increasing storage capacity
May 27, 2021 · Malpeque, Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The workforce of Canada’s fish and seafood processing sector is an economic driver in coastal and rural communities, and is vital to the national food supply chain. The sector faced immense challenges due to COVID-19, and the Government of Canada worked quickly to ensure it had the support it needed during this unprecedented time.
On April 25, 2020, the federal government announced the $62.5 million Canadian Seafood Stabilization Fund (CSSF). This fund was created specifically to help Canada’s fish and seafood processors adapt to the challenges of COVID-19. Today the CSSF is supporting projects across Canada to help processors retain their employees and maintain strong health and safety measures to ensure workers are protected. It is increasing the industry’s cap
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Over $8.3 million in funding to support one of the sectors most impacted by COVID-19 health and safety restrictions
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