Question Period Note: Support for Inland and Recreational Fishery (Ontario and Manitoba)

About

Reference number:
DFO-2020-00053
Date received:
May 6, 2020
Organization:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Name of Minister:
Jordan, Bernadette (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

Suggested Response:

• From the onset of this health crisis, our government has worked on an urgent basis to provide our fish harvesters and industry with the support they need.
• The expansion of the CERB to include those earning up to $1000, as well as seasonal workers and workers who have exhausted their employment insurance benefits, is ensuring that our harvesters do not fall between the cracks.
• We are consulting with all stakeholders to address challenges and concerns head-on and we continue to explore all options to ensure that the fish and seafood industry has the support available to weather this storm.

Background:

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Additional Information:

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