Feds pledge $62.5m to support seafood sector; reopening plan will not hinge on immunity

By Chuck Chiang / Business in Vancouver
The response comes after some countries said they are pondering issuing “immunity passports” for residents who have recovered from the virus.

Prime minister Justin Trudeau announced on Saturday $62.5 million in funding to support the seafood processing industry, which officials hope will also filter through to the entire fishing sector. Trudeau said officials believe the new funds, which will allow fish processing workers to either work safely or stay home, can then impact the entire fisheries industry during the COVID-19 outbreak.…

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April 25, 2020

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