Building Canada Strong: Government of Canada and Atlantic Provinces invest $300 million through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund to help Atlantic seafood reach new markets

Today, the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, announced the renewal of the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF) for a further five years. Minister Thompson was joined by the Honourable Kent Smith, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture for Nova Scotia; the Honourable Pat Finnigan, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries for New Brunswick; the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Fisheries, Rural Development and Tourism for Prince Edward Island; and the Honourable Loyola O’Driscoll, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture for Newfoundland and Labrador.