Month: December 2020

MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW Responds to Rebuilding Plan for Atlantic Cod in 2J3KL

December 22, 2020 – FFAW-Unifor finds the Rebuilding Plan for Atlantic Cod prepared by DFO discouraging. The approach outlined in the Plan, released on December 21st, is a major setback for

Funding from Atlantic Fisheries Fund for Improved Lobster Equipment

Member Updates

December 18, 2020 – Earlier this year, FFAW submitted a proposal to the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF) that would allow lobster harvesters to access AFF funds for improved equipment that better

Important Update to the Provincial Government’s Small Business Assistance Program

Member Updates

December 16, 2020 – The Provincial Government has announced an extension of the Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) to December 22, 2020. SBAP is a short-term program offered by the

The Union Forum – Fall/Winter 2021

Member Updates

Click here to read the latest issue of the Union Forum – Published December 2020

MEDIA RELEASE: FFAW Commends New Owner-Operator and Fleet Separation Regulations

Media Releases

December 10, 2020 – The new Owner-Operator and Fleet Separation regulations enacted by the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, is a significant win for

Updates to Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) and Provincial Funding

Member Updates

December 8, 2020 – The CEBA deadline has been extended and the money available has also been increased: https://ceba-cuec.ca/ As of December 4, 2020, CEBA loans for eligible businesses will increase from