AGREEMENT REACHED FOR PHASE 2 COMPENSATION IN PLACENTIA BAY
May 2, 2025
An Agreement in Principle has been reached between Cenovus and the Fisheries Liaison Committee (FLC) for the upcoming CGS operations in Placentia Bay (Phase II). The Committee included representation from harvesters from the areas around the activities.
Specific details of the Agreement are protected by a confidentiality agreement and individual claimants will be contacted directly by the FFAW. Individuals not contacted can still avail themselves of compensation by way of Demonstrated Losses at the end of the fishing season. More on this protocol is expected soon. Harvesters should be diligent with logbooks and relevant record keeping, and maintain receipts for the next 3-5 years to potentially substantiate compensation claims for lost income due to the Cenovus West White Rose Project.
Starting as early as the first week of May, Cenovus will be removing the CGS from the Argentia Graving Dock and towing it to the in-shore site at the Head of Placentia Bay (Big Shoal South, Southeast of Woody Island, Northeast of Bar Haven), where it will remain for approximately four to six weeks.
A communications protocol has been established between Cenovus, FFAW and the harvester members of the FLCs for project activities. Weekly emails will be shared from Cenovus for the information of harvesters about upcoming activities, with more frequent updates as required, in addition to regular notice to mariners. Harvesters in 3Ps are reminded to diligently check their emails for updates.
For more information, please reach out to members of the FLC:
Harvester Representatives:
• Loretta Ward (FFAW-Unifor Inshore Council, 3Ps)
• Wilbert Crann (3Ps Fish Harvester)
• Cass Barry (3Ps Fish Harvester)
• Andre Paul (3Ps Fish Harvester)
• Trent Emberley (3Ps Fish Harvester)
• Corey Hepditch (3Ps Fish Harvester)
• Brian Parsons (3Ps Fish Harvester)
FFAW Staff:
• Katie Power (FFAW Industry Relations)
• Jamie Baker (3Ps Member Representative)
Thank you to all for their hard work and for continuing to share information with members
