Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation

The Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters’ Federation represents at the national level the men and women who harvest most of Canada’s seafood.

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

Celebrating independent Owner Operator fishermen today on #WorldFisheriesDay and every day throughout the year!

@JoyceMurray @FishOceansCAN @upmmfu @PEIFishAssoc @FFAW_Unifor @CountyInshore @FundyNorth @GMFishAssoc

[Oceana Canada @OceanaCAN]

Kicking off session two: An Abundant Ocean is Our Legacy is @DrRashidSumaila from @UBCoceans, alongside Sonia Strobel from @skipperotto, @JimMcIsaac of @FishIndependent, Ken Paul of @WolastoqeyNNB & moderated by @ainscruickshank. #RebuildAbundance22

[Joyce Murray @JoyceMurray]

Dans mon premier discours en tant que ministre, @FishIndependent et moi avons discuté de nos priorités communes pour faire du Canada un chef de file mondial en matière de pratique de pêche et de fruits de mer durables.

[Joyce Murray @JoyceMurray]

Canada’s independent fish harvesters generate billions of dollars for the economy annually.

In my first speech as Minister, @FishIndependent and I talked about our shared priorities for helping Canada remain a leader in world-class, sustainable fish and seafood.

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

Thank you for joining our meeting! Independent fish harvesters are the backbone of the economy of rural coastal communities. We look forward to working with you on the many files facing our industry.

[Joyce Murray @JoyceMurray]

Canada’s independent fish harvesters generate billions of dollars for the economy annually.

In my first speech as Minister, @FishIndependent and I talked about our shared priorities for helping Canada remain a leader in world-class, sustainable fish and seafood.

[FFAW-Unifor @FFAW_Unifor]

A productive two days of discussing priorities and developing strategies during the @FishIndependent AGM! Thank you to the executive and delegates for organizing, delivering, and engaging in sessions this week.

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

Day 2 of our Annual Meeting wrapped up with closing remarks from Fisheries Minister @JoyceMurray. Thanks so much for joining us to talk about the importance of independent owner operator fisheries. @upmmfu @FFAW_Unifor @FundyNorth @CountyInshore @cblobsters @PEIFishAssoc

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

That's a wrap on Day 1 of our AGM. Great conversations with @FishOceansCAN and independent owner operator fishermen's organizations.
@FundyNorth @FFAW_Unifor @cblobsters @PEIFishAssoc @upmmfu @GMFishAssoc

[Keith Sullivan @Ksullivan98]

Celebrate the significant value our fisheries bring to coastal communities in NL on #WorldFisheriesDay2021 @FFAW_Unifor @JoyceMurray @FishIndependent @DFO_MPO @FFA_GovNL

[FFAW-Unifor @FFAW_Unifor]

On World Fisheries Day and every day, we are celebrating the people who believe in the fishery and are doing their part to protect the industry for generations to come. #WorldFisheriesDay #nlpoli

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

"It is now clearly evident that the government failed to design the program based on how taxes are filed in the fishing industry," federation president Melanie Sonnenberg
#CanPoli

[Paul Withers @Witherscbc]

“I think they need to back away from this one.” The Trudeau government has sent notices to nearly 4200 fishermen across Canada demanding repayment of COVID relief money rushed out the door in 2020. Many have now been deemed ineligible. https://t.co/5BaNJ7jCxC

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

We must all do our part to acknowledge those who were lost and their families that remain.

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

On the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation the CIFHF is pausing to reflect and learn. Coastal communities across this country have strong ties to indigenous communities and the history of the residential school system rests heavy.

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

Thank you for your support as we try to fix this program for the thousands of fishermen who were counting on it!

[Gord Johns @GordJohns]

3/3 In their call for the government to extend the deadlines and sit down with industry reps to fix the program so that it actually helps those it’s supposed to.

[Gord Johns @GordJohns]

2/3 This is just one more example of how the Trudeau Liberals have cost Canadians. Fishers have been hurting because of the pandemic and their needs are not being met. @RABlaney and I stand with the Independent Fish Harvester's Federation.

[Gord Johns @GordJohns]

1/3 The Fish Harvester Benefit Program, which runs until October 1, was supposed to support commercial fishers through a very difficult year. Instead, it’s making life even worse with for over 4000 harvesters as DFO claw backs nearly $18M.

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

Récupération de la prestation aux pêcheurs par le fédéral : des milliers de pêcheurs en situation financière précaire

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

Government Claws Back the Fish Harvester Benefit Leaving Thousands of Harvesters in Dire Financial Straits #CanPoli #Covid19

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

Most of our owner operators work from Small Craft Harbours managed by Harbour Authorities. This financial support for infrastructure is important for all coastal communities who contribute to the #BlueEcomony #Budget2021

[Bernadette Jordan @BernJordanCG]

🇨🇦’s seafood sector brings in over $6 billion per year. 90% of that product comes through small craft harbours.

#Budget2021 invests $300 million to upgrade & build better SC harbours. More jobs in our coastal communities ➡️ a stronger #BlueEconomy for Canada.

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

We appreciated the details from @FishOceansCAN on implementation of those regs. Thanks to our members for participating in the new virtual world. @upmmfu @FFAW_Unifor @CountyInshore @FundyNorth @PEIFishAssoc @GMFishAssoc

[Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation @FishIndependent]

Today was Day 1 of our 8th annual meeting. We were pleased to have Minister @BernJordanMP open our meeting to talk about the new regs to support owner operator and the many other issues facing the fishery.