Question Period Note: Support for Fish Harvesters in Canada

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Reference number:
DFO-2020-QP-00043
Date received:
Dec 3, 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:

• Self-employed fish harvesters can apply for financial relief from the Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program between August 24 to September 21.
• The Fish Harvester Benefit provides income support to self-employed fish harvesters and sharepersons, up to a maximum individual benefit of $10,164.
• The Fish Harvester Grant provides non-repayable financial support to fish harvesters up to $10,000 to help cover costs of running a fishing business.

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