The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is in Ottawa today (Tuesday, May 28) representing the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador at a reception on Parliament Hill recognizing National Seal Products Day.
National Seal Products Day is celebrated annually during the month of May to promote Canadian seal products and highlight the importance of the Canadian seal fishery, particularly for coastal communities and Indigenous people.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has provided the Fur Council of Canada with a $10,000 grant to assist with this important event which is attended by Members of Parliament, Senators, and seal industry advocates and stakeholders from across Canada.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador remains a key supporter of the seal industry and continues to work with stakeholders on industry development initiatives including efforts to increase marketing of Canadian seal products.
The Provincial Government has supported the Canadian Seal Products marketing campaign that began in 2019 with a total investment of over $3.1 million from the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund. Approximately $1.3 million of this contribution is being used to further develop markets for Canadian seal products.
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“I am pleased to take part in the National Seal Products Day to highlight the benefits and opportunities stemming from our seal products industry. Seal products provide many benefits including nutritious food, quality apparel and health products. I look forward to continue working with our federal partners to promote our sealing industry and identifying new markets for this abundant resource.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
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