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Ice Assistance Emergency Program
Emergency financial aid for ice-affected fish harvesters
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 508
Timeline
- Open Date : June 10, 2019
Location
Côte-Nord, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides emergency financial assistance to fish harvesters affected by severe ice conditions in Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec. It supports eligible fishing activities in ice-affected areas and offers up to $508 per week.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 508 $
- Minimum amount : 508 $
Timeline
- Open Date : June 10, 2019
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Côte-Nord
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Fishing operations delayed or prevented by severe ice conditions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Fish harvesters in Quebec.
Who is not eligible
- Fish harvesters not operating in an ice-affected area.
- Applicants who have not exhausted EI Fishing Benefits.
- Applicants currently receiving or eligible for EI benefits.
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Trinity Bay, Bonavista Bay, Notre Dame Bay/Fogo, Green Bay, White Bay - North, Northern Peninsula - North, West Coast, Labrador Straits, Labrador.
- Quebec: Lower North Shore.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and paid through Service Canada.
- Applicants receive assistance only if they meet the program conditions.
- Payment eligibility begins after the waiting period and within the local program period.
Additional information
- Payments are issued by Service Canada on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
- The program is a special emergency assistance measure, not an extension of EI benefits.
- The application form is available on the DFO website and at DFO and Service Canada offices in affected areas.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ice Assistance Emergency Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ice Assistance Emergency Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Ice Assistance Emergency Program?
This program provides emergency financial assistance to fish harvesters affected by severe ice conditions in Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec. It supports eligible fishing activities in ice-affected areas and offers up to $508 per week.
How much funding can be received?
Ice Assistance Emergency Program Funds up to $508 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ice Assistance Emergency Program program?
To be eligible for the Ice Assistance Emergency Program program, you must:
Fish in an ice-affected area.
EI Fishing Benefits must be exhausted.
Current EI benefits are not allowed.
What expenses are eligible under Ice Assistance Emergency Program?
Fishing operations delayed or prevented by severe ice conditions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ice Assistance Emergency Program?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Ice Assistance Emergency Program available?
The Ice Assistance Emergency Program program is available Côte-Nord, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec.
Is the Ice Assistance Emergency Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ice Assistance Emergency Program is a Grant and Funding