Four Recipients of the Quebec Fisheries Fund Receive Over $1.1 Million in Contributions from the Governments of Canada and Quebec
2024-11-12 15:00
Canada All National News
Quebec City, QC – Four recipients of the Quebec Fisheries Fund have received over $1.1 million in contributions from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec.
The Quebec Fisheries Fund is a joint initiative of the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec that supports projects that contribute to the sustainable development of the Quebec fisheries sector.
The four recipients are:
- Les Pêcheries Manicouagan Inc., located in Baie-Comeau, received $500,000 to purchase a new fishing vessel.
- Les Pêcheries Nordiques Inc., located in Havre-Saint-Pierre, received $300,000 to purchase new equipment for its processing plant.
- La Poissonnerie du Capitaine Inc., located in Rivière-au-Renard, received $200,000 to expand its production facilities.
- La Coopérative des pêcheurs de Grande-Rivière received $125,000 to purchase new fishing gear.
“These investments will help the Quebec fisheries sector to grow and prosper,” said the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. “By supporting projects that contribute to the sustainable development of the sector, we are helping to create jobs, boost the economy, and protect our valuable fisheries resources.”
“The Quebec Fisheries Fund is a key part of our government’s commitment to supporting the sustainable development of the Quebec fisheries sector,” said André Lamontagne, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for the Government of Quebec. “These investments will help our fishermen and fish processors to modernize their operations and compete in the global marketplace.”
The Quebec Fisheries Fund is a five-year, $50 million program that was announced in 2021. The fund is administered by the ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec.
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