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United Voice for Independent Harvesters

Canadian Independent
Fish Harvesters
Federation

Advocating for the rights, sustainability, and prosperity of independent fish harvesters across every coast and waterway of Canada.

Meet Our Members
22+
Member Organizations
7
Provinces
Coast to Coast
Pacific • Atlantic • Arctic
About Us

Protecting the Livelihood of Canada's Independent Fish Harvesters

The Canadian Independent Fish Harvesters Federation (CIFHF) brings together fishing associations from British Columbia to Newfoundland, representing the collective voice of independent harvesters who depend on sustainable fisheries for their families and communities.

Our federation advocates at the national level for policies that protect the owner-operator principle, ensure fair access to marine resources, and support the coastal communities that have sustained Canada's fishing heritage for generations.

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    Policy Advocacy — Representing harvesters in federal fisheries policy, trade negotiations, and regulatory consultations.
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    Sustainability Leadership — Championing science-based management and responsible harvesting practices.
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    Member Support — Connecting regional associations with shared resources, expertise, and a unified national platform.
1971

Decades of advocacy for
independent fish harvesters

Our Members

Member Organizations by Province

Our federation unites fishing associations from coast to coast, each representing the independent harvesters of their region.

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British Columbia

4 members
Area A Crab Fishermen's Association
BC Longline Fishermen's Association
BC Shrimp Trawl Association
United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union
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New Brunswick

4 members
Fédération régionale acadienne des pêcheurs professionnels ↗
Fundy North Fishermen's Association ↗
Grand Manan Fishermen's Association ↗
Union des pêcheurs des Maritimes / Maritime Fishermen's Union
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Newfoundland & Labrador

1 member
Fish, Food and Allied Workers ↗
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Nova Scotia

7 members
Cape Breton Fish Harvesters Association ↗
Eastern Shore Fishermen's Protective Association
Guysborough Co Inshore Fishermen's Association ↗
Halifax West Fishermen's Association
Maritime Fishermen's Union Local 9
Maritime Fishermen's Union Local 6 ↗
Richmond County Fishermen's Association
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Prince Edward Island

1 member
Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association
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Québec — Alliance des Pêcheurs

3 members
Association des pêcheurs propriétaires des Îles de la Madeleine
Regroupement des pêcheurs professionnels de la moyenne et haute Côte-Nord
Regroupement des Pêcheurs Professionnels du Sud de la Gaspésie ↗
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Québec — Féd. semi-hauturiers

3 members
Association des capitaines propriétaires de la Gaspésie ↗
Association des crabiers des Îles de la Madeleine
Association des crabiers gaspésiens
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Contact the Federation

Whether you're a member organization, prospective member, or stakeholder, we welcome your inquiry.

Federation Office

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Address

Shediac, New Brunswick
Canada

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Email

info@cifhf.ca

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Phone

(506) 555-0100

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Office Hours

Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM AST

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