Ottawa Announces $469M for Fish Harvesters With Sector Specific Grant, Benefit

Ottawa Announces $469M for Fish Harvesters With Sector Specific Grant, Benefit
Fishing boats head from port in West Dover, N.S., on Nov. 26, 2019 as the lobster season on Nova Scotia's South Shore begins after a one-day weather delay. Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press
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Ottawa has announced $469 million in federal support for fish harvesters who have been ineligible for other aid initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the support Thursday, acknowledging the financial pinch and safety concerns harvesters are facing as fishing seasons open across the country.