Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia fund 120 projects to support increased lobster quality across the province

DARTMOUTH, NS, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Canada's fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy. The seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment – competition is intensifying, and consumers are looking for sustainability and quality. That is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia (NS) today are announcing total funding of more than $7 million for 120 Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF) projects to support increased lobster quality in Nova Scotia through infrastructure, innovation and science partnership projects.

• Vessel Improvements (live wells and other equipment) – 95 projects focused on the purchase and installation of technology and equipment to improve the quality of harvested lobster and the sustainability of operations.
• Shore Facility Improvements– 22 projects focused on the purchase and installation of equipment and upgrades, including automation, to improve lobster quality for land-based processing and storage facilities.
• Innovation – 1 project focused on improving standards for lobster quality. 
• Science Partnership – 2 projects focused on research and development related to lobster quality.

This $7 million contribution comes from the $400 million AFF, jointly funded by the federal and provincial governments, and focuses on increasing opportunities and market value for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products from Atlantic Canada.

The AFF is in its fifth year and will continue to invest in projects over the seven-year life of the program. The commercial fisheries and aquaculture industry, Indigenous groups, academia, industry associations and organizations, including research institutions, are eligible to apply for AFF funding.

Quotes

"Nova Scotia is known the world over for its superb seafood thanks to the commitment by all industry members constantly pursuing improved quality and sustainability of their product. The Atlantic Fisheries Fund is assisting 120 projects that will support continued innovations that help ensure when Nova Scotia lobster arrives at markets and on the plates of consumers, it is at the peak of quality."

The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

"Our government, in partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is helping harvesters maintain the quality of the seafood products that come from our waters. Striving for top quality, at every step along the way – from lobster boat to dinner plate – will make sure that Nova Scotia seafood products are second to none, and our global reputation for top quality, sustainable seafood stays strong."

The Honourable Steve Craig, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nova Scotia

Quick Facts

• The Atlantic Fisheries Fund will invest over $400 million over seven years to support Canada's fish and seafood sector.
• The federal government will provide 70% of the funding, with 30% coming from the Atlantic provinces.
• The fund aims to help Canada's seafood sector transition to meet growing market demands for products that are high quality, high value, and sustainably sourced.
• Eligible projects must focus on:
• Innovation – to support research and development of new innovations that contribute to sustainability of the fish and seafood sector, and to create partnerships and networks that aim to promote and encourage innovations in the sector;
• Infrastructure – to adopt or adapt new technologies, processes, or equipment to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector;
• Science Partnerships – fisheries and aquaculture industry based partnerships with academia and institutions to enhance knowledge and understanding of the impacts of changing oceanographic conditions and sustainable harvesting technology.

Associated Links

• Atlantic Fisheries Fund
• Atlantic Fisheries Fund application
• Atlantic Growth Strategy
• Toll-free program contact: 1-844-795-9718

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Backgrounder

Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia fund 120 projects to support increased lobster quality across the province

The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia are pleased to announce funding of over $7 million for 120 projects to support increased lobster quality in Nova Scotia through improvements to infrastructure, innovative approaches and science partnership projects via the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF).

Infrastructure Projects:

Vessel Improvements - Project funding to support the purchase and installation of technology and equipment to improve the quality of harvested lobster and the sustainability of operations.
Project Recipient	AFF Contribution
2558309 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED	$2,180
Adam Sharpe	$14,572
Addie Too Fisheries Limited	$45,000
All Adrift Fisheries Ltd.	$82,389
Argyle River Fisheries Limited	$45,000
B. Cameron Fisheries Limited	$45,000
Bae Wynd Fisheries Inc.	$3,775
Bait Me Fisheries Ltd.	$22,905
Blue Thunder Fisheries Limited	$71,276
Capt. Jack Fisheries Ltd.	$45,000
Captain Chester's Seafoods Inc.	$45,000
Captain's Finest Fisheries Ltd.	$34,871
Carston Fisheries Ltd.	$66,709
CKC Fisheries Limited	$76,560
CO.DE.CO Fisheries Ltd.	$2,621
Corbett Fisheries Limited	$42,440
CWE Halliday Fisheries Ltd.	$45,000
EZ-GO-N Fisheries Inc.	$79,601
Family Venture Fisheries Limited	$45,000
Finest Kind Fisheries Ltd.	$73,356
Flying High Fisheries Limited	$76,560
G. B. N. Nickerson Fisheries Ltd	$40,552
Gilcam Fisheries Limited	$45,000
Green Bay Fisheries Limited	$10,713
Green Coastal Fisheries Limited	$3,257
Green Family Fisheries Ltd.	$9,860
Island Wedge Fisheries Ltd.	$84,201
J&T Leblanc Enterprises Limited	$99,287
Jahana Bay Fisheries Limited	$21,920
JBR Fisheries Limited	$97,356
JDavid Fisheries Limited	$20,000
Kyle & Kory Baker Brothers Fisheries Limited	$20,000
Labour Fisheries (2017) Limited	$45,000
Lady Dot Fisheries Limited	$82,160
Let'Er Rip Fisheries Ltd.	$81,964
Mason MacDonald Holdings Limited	$15,500
Miss Jill Marie Fisheries Limited	$68,320
Mosher Fisheries Ltd.	$45,000
NRA Fisheries Ltd.	$68,737
Perry Richardson	$30,875
Ramsay MacLeod Ltd.	$4,885
Rebecca Fisheries Limited	$77,975
RLR Fisheries Limited	$76,914
Ruby Moon Fisheries Ltd.	$40,854
Seacoast Fisheries Limited	$7,571
Sound Sailor Fisheries Ltd.	$19,532
Stella Leora Fisheries Ltd.	$ 21,514
Sylvia Ann Fisheries Limited	$45,000
T & A LeBlanc Fisheries Ltd.	$88,247
Travis Burke	$14,000
Triple S Fisheries Ltd.	$29,904
Uncle Philly Lobster Limited	$45,000
West of the Sun Fisheries Ltd.	$45,000
Wolfe Pack Fisheries Limited	$31,533
Yvette & Lise Fisheries Limited	$66,000
Membertou First Nation	$12,626
Flying Eagle Lobster Limited	$39,093
Sea Raven Fisheries Ltd.	$ 27,416
SJR Fisheries Ltd.	$40,060
3283934 Nova Scotia Limited	$10,496
Bernie Alexander MacDonald	$15,487
Brian Wadden	$19,376
Capture Fisheries Ltd.	$15,486
Forgeron Marine Enterprises Ltd.	$11,738
Gregory Scott MacMullin	$13,122
J. Morrison Fisheries Ltd.	$10,466
3323788 Nova Scotia Limited	$27,851
Kiwi Fisheries Ltd.	$7,025
Bad Neighbour Fisheries Limited	$12,702
Belliveau Brothers Ltd.	$18,050
C and D Fisheries Ltd.	$49,691
Donnie Sea Fisheries Inc.	$9,334
C.M.H. Fisheries Ltd.	$50,596
D & T Enslow Fisheries Inc.	$35,601
Jamoca Fisheries Limited	$22,789
David & Travis Fisheries Limited	$11,510
Donald Robert MacLellan Enterprises Limited	$18,601
George William Popovich	$9,150
Steven D. Popovich	$9,150
Gutsy Girlz Fisheries Ltd.	$63,635
Joel Leblanc	$4,900
Kate Fisheries Limited	$75,400
Landry Boys Fisheries Limited	$47,210
Lloyd David Fraser	$12,084
M & M Fisheries Limited	$2,650
Malcolm Lloyd Fraser	$4,547
Mark McDougall Fisheries Limited	$11,576
Minsky Mino Fishery Ltd.	$7,744
Norman Alex Macleod	$6,978
Port Novie Fisheries Ltd.	$17,016
Queen Bee 2 Inc.	$5,421
R.J. Amirault Fisheries Limited	$77,016
Salty Strings Fisheries Inc.	$ 4,200
Schnare Fisheries Limited	$29,779
Wilcox & Son Investments Inc.	$55,500
Shore Facility Improvements Project funding to support the purchase and installation of equipment and upgrades, including automation, to improve lobster quality within land based processing and storage facilities.
Project Recipient	AFF Contribution
Abriel Fisheries Company	$96,933
Dawn Till Dusk Seafoods Limited	$99,900
Bridge Lobsters Limited	$82,716
C.V.Goreham & Sons Seiners Co., Ltd.	$69,300
Kaiser Marine Inc.	$99,040
Leo G. Atkinson Fisheries Limited	$56,720
New-Gore Lobster Company Limited	$69,650
Ocean Trawlers Limited	$77,000
Ocean View Fisheries Limited	$37,784
Pittman's Lobsters Inc.	$46,461
Sandy & Sons Fisheries Limited	$67,900
Set 'N' Sail Fisheries Ltd.	$68,273
UGO Fisheries Ltd.	$20,800
W. Sears Seafoods Limited	$42,976
Wedgeport Lobsters Ltd	$68,625
Coastal Fog Fisheries	$11,992
Emery Smith Fisheries Limited	$99,900
Oceans Edge Seafoods Ltd.	$98,957
R.J. King Fisheries Limited	$99,900
3104568 Nova Scotia Limited	$55,159
3104568 Nova Scotia Limited	$94,945
Lismore Seafoods Company	$83,800

Innovation Project:

Project Description: Improving standards for lobster quality.
Project Recipient	AFF Contribution
Perennia Food & Agriculture Incorporated	$121,145

Science Partnerships Projects:

Project Description: Scientific partnership projects focusing on activities of research and development related to lobster quality.
Project Recipient	AFF Contribution
Université Sainte-Anne	$1,265,287
Université Sainte-Anne	$725,167

SOURCE Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maritimes Region

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