UPDATE ON THE CRAB REBATE
This afternoon we met with Deloitte to get a status update on the calculation of the rebate and a timeline for release of the rebate amount. By focusing on the
Member Updates
MEETING WITH MINISTER O’DRISCOLL
On Wednesday afternoon we met with Loyola O’Driscoll, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. It was not a photo-op or a box-ticking exercise. We went there with a purpose, and that
CRAB REBATE UPDATE
We know the impatience with this crab rebate process is past the boiling point. We’re hearing it every minute of every day. The money that should be in your pockets
6C CRAB FLEET MEETING IN ST. JOHN’S
There will be a meeting for the 3L 6C crab fleet on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at the Sandman Hotel in St. John’s (227 Kenmount Road) starting at 2:00PM. At
3L LOBSTER BUDDY UP INFORMATION ONLINE SESSION
There will be an online information session held December 14th, 6:30-7:30PM for those in area 3L with a lobster buddy up vote in progress. This will be a basic information
UPCOMING FLEET VOTES
Over the last year, several fleets and committees have been seeking policy and management changes to their fisheries. To ensure that all license holders in those fleets have the opportunity
SOUTHCOAST MAPPING PROJET PORT AUX BASQUES
FFAW is looking to interview fish harvesters who fish along the southcoast. Given increasing pressures from conservation groups and industry, we need members help identifying marine areas, for whatever reason,
MEMBERSHIP MEETING 3Pn/4R
FFAW is looking to interview fish harvesters who fish along the southcoast. Given increasing pressures from conservation groups and industry, we need members help identifying marine areas, for whatever reason,
14A LOBSTER COMMITTEE NOMINATION PERIOD
Nomination Period for the 14A Lobster Committee will run from Monday, December 8th to Friday, December 12th, 2025. Harvesters can call the Corner Brook Office (709) 634-0277, during regular office
MSC BALTIC III SALVAGE UPDATE
As of December 4th, the following is an update on the current status of the MSC Baltic III as per MSC representatives: – The cableway is operational, and crews are
HIS SEASON, YOUR DONATION MATTERS MORE THAN EVER
FFAW-Unifor’s Women’s Committee is encouraging folks to consider making a donation to a food bank this holiday season. This time of year is very difficult for food banks – we
CRAB REBATE AND EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Crab rebate payments must be filed with Service Canada as retro payments to the applicable claim period you have already filed. Since these are payments for a fishing period already
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