The Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation says the federal government needs to do more to help people who work on the water sooner rather than later, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The federation represents fishing groups from across the country, including the P.E.I. Fishermen’s Association.
“The time for some assistance that we heard the minister speak about is now,” said Melanie Sonnenberg, president of the federation.
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