The federal government is providing up to $40 million over two years to help shellfish farmers in Atlantic Canada recover from damage following the tropical storm. Fiona,
Ginette Petitpas Taylor, the minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, says the money will assist with storm damage repair, equipment replacement, product loss, and long-term care to help the industry adapt to future episodes of extreme weather. Will also fund short term projects.
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She says the storm had a “particularly devastating effect” on shellfish farmers, noting that they are the major employers who generate revenue in rural communities across the region.
Canada’s Insurance Bureau has called post-tropical storm Fiona the costliest extreme weather event ever recorded in the Atlantic region, causing $800 million in insured damages.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last October that the federal government had set aside a $300 million recovery fund to help Atlantic Canadians rebuild from the storm.
During the September 24 storm, homes were swept out to sea, while bridges, businesses, airports, and other infrastructure were severely damaged.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on January 20, 2023.
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