The coronavirus is having serious health and financial impacts around the world. As we all struggle to get through, Mi’kmaq and Maliseet First Nations (MMFNs) know they can always seek the support provided by the Government of Canada (GoC) and the province in which their community is located. We will examine the assistance available from GoC to Indigenous individuals, businesses and communities including health and safety support for Commercial Fisheries Enterprises (CFEs) across the Atlantic Region.

Individuals who have lost their jobs and had their incomes reduced as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak can apply to receive a replacement income through the Ca ...