Every year, the offshore fishery employees in Newfoundland and Labrador earn $90 million worth of salaries. The nature of our business means many of those people are able to earn a living while living in rural communities. On top of that, almost 600 local companies are contracted for goods and services, such as product packaging, maintenance, groceries, fuel, equipment, freight, cold storage, etc. This amounts to approximately an additional $52 million spent directly with local producers and suppliers.
We value our communities, and we regularly donate to noteworthy causes in Newfoundland and Labrador, including:
The Gathering Place
Single Parent Association of Newfoundland
Kids Eat Smart Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador
Scouts Canada
Girl Guides of Canada
Boys and Girls Clubs
Seniors associations
PTSD dogs for veterans
Cancer research
Arts and culture services in rural areas
The offshore fishery also provides in-kind donations of seafood products to non-profit organizations and fundraisers, as well as office space and other support.
Additionally, the offshore fishery supports postsecondary institutions, such as Marine Institute, in the form of scholarships for students and contributions to research.
Read our regularly updated page, Our Stories, to learn more about our community engagement.