March 2020 | FFAW-Unifor | Fish Food & Allied Workers Union

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Applying for the CERB? You need a CRA My Account

Mar 31, 2020

If you intend to apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), you must have a CRA My Account through

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Unit 2 Redfish Fishery Closing for all Fleets

Mar 30, 2020

DFO advises that the Unit 2 Redfish Fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps will close for all fleets at 23:59 hours on March 31, 2020.

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Important Information for Industry

Mar 30, 2020

Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard is committed to supporting our fisheries and aquaculture industry during these difficult times. The Government of Canada is taking the necessary steps to ensure that you can continue to operate safely and effectively and we will continue to keep you informed of the latest developments.

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HERRING FISHERIES CLOSING

Mar 30, 2020

DFO wishes to advise all herring fisheries will close on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 2200 hours.

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HERRING FISHERIES CLOSING

Mar 28, 2020

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.20.050B 2020-023 Mar. 27, 2020 HERRING FISHERIES CLOSING DFO wishes to advise

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Applications for Snow Crab fishing area 3BC (extension)

Mar 27, 2020

DFO wishes to advise inshore crab harvesters in Crab Fishing Areas 3B (White Bay) and 3C (Green Bay) in NAFO Division 3K that the deadline for applications for CFA 3BC has been extended.

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New Information on EI – FAQs

Mar 26, 2020

If you are a fish harvester or plant worker who cannot return to work due to COVID-19 and your EI claim has expired, and you have no income, you are eligible for the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit.

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Licencing Requests

Mar 26, 2020

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) reminds all harvesters in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region that all Licencing requests should be submitted to the Department via the National Online Licencing System (NOLS).

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Crab Fishery Postponed in Light of COVID-19 Concerns

Mar 25, 2020

March 25, 2020 This evening,  the elected snow crab committee members have made the decision to recommend that DFO postpone

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MEDIA RELEASE: Stock Assessment for Capelin Fails to Capture Important Data on Seal Predation

Mar 25, 2020

Harvesters remain concerned that biomass measured in the spring acoustic survey may not reflect what is seen in the fishery.

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