EI Feedback Sessions for Harvesters
Service Canada is looking to improve EI services for fish harvesters, and they want to hear directly from you. Representatives from Service Canada will be holding drop-in sessions to learn
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SHRIMP CAPS LIFTED FOR 2J
The 2J shrimp committee would like to advise 2J license holders that caps have been lifted, effective immediately. Trip limits remain in place.
NL NDP Issues Support for NL Harvesters
FFAW-Unifor would like to thank NL NDP leader Jim Dinn for his strong support in standing up for Newfoundland and Labrador’s sea cucumber harvesters. Mr. Dinn, we truly appreciate your
Secretary-Treasurer Nomination Period Now Open
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DFO Releases Fall Cod Plan
Following recommendations from FFAW-Unifor’s Cod Working Group, DFO has approved changes for the 2025 fall cod fishery. Please see the attached table for the 2025 implementation. The new trip limit
DELAY REQUESTED FOR 4R HALIBUT REOPENING
Due to quality concerns from ASP, we have requested a delay in 4R Halibut reopening. Processors are requesting that the Atlantic halibut reopening be pushed back by one week to
2J SHRIMP CAP BUMPED
The 2J shrimp committee has decided to bump 2J caps by 60,000 lb (net) per boat, effective immediately. Trip limits remain in place.
SHRIMP CAPS LIFTED FOR 3Kn
The 3Kn shrimp committee would like to advise 3Kn license holders that caps have been lifted, effective immediately. Trip limits remain in place.
Mackerel Abundance – and DFO Disconnect – Continues
St. John’s, NL – The abundance, distribution, size, and condition of mackerel seen around the province for the last two months is incredible, with this season marking the fourth year