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Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms
Sanitary certification for salmonid fish farms
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports Quebec salmonid fish farms seeking sanitary certification. It covers evaluation visits, sampling, and biosafety practices related to furunculosis, bacterial kidney disease, and infectious pancreatic necrosis.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Voluntary sanitary certification of salmonid farm operations.
- Evaluation and sampling of fish health status.
- Implementation of biosafety practices on fish farms.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed operator registration form.
- General description of the farm.
- Designated veterinarian registration form.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Salmonid-producing fish farms in Quebec.
- Operators with an inland aquaculture permit.
- Operators recognized as agricultural producers.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses engaged in brokerage activity.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Brokerage activity.
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the MAPAQ for eligibility.
- An attestation is issued after the required evaluation visits and laboratory results.
- The attestation reflects the sanitary status for each targeted pathogen.
- The attestation remains valid only if program conditions continue to be met.
Additional information
- The program is voluntary.
- Attestation is issued by the MAPAQ.
- Participants may consent to public disclosure of their company information and sanitary status.
- Buyers receive the attestation and a fish transfer declaration for each lot.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms. 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 Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms?
This program supports Quebec salmonid fish farms seeking sanitary certification. It covers evaluation visits, sampling, and biosafety practices related to furunculosis, bacterial kidney disease, and infectious pancreatic necrosis.
Who is eligible for the Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms program?
To be eligible for the Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms program, you must:
Valid inland aquaculture permit.
Salmonid-producing farm.
Water and biosafety conditions met.
What expenses are eligible under Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms?
Voluntary sanitary certification of salmonid farm operations.
Evaluation and sampling of fish health status.
Implementation of biosafety practices on fish farms.
Who can I contact for more information about the Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms?
You can contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) by email at centraledesignalement@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 844 ANIMAUX (264-6289).
Where is the Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms available?
The Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms program is available Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms?
Québec Health Certification Program for Salmonid Fish Farms is funded by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)