Why some in P.E.I.s struggling wild oyster industry say governments retraining subsidies dont fit their reality

ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesDisability LifeGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaWhy some in P.E.I.’s struggling wild oyster industry say government’s retraining subsidies don’t fit their reality2 hours ago|Duration 6:142 hours agoNewsDuration 6:14The P.E.I. government recently announced new supports for the province’s wild oyster fishers as the industry grapples with two diseases, MSX and dermo. CBC’s Sheehan Desjardins speaks with P.E.I. Shellfish Association president Bob MacLeod about why some feel the new supports, which include retraining subsidies, miss the mark.Related Stories P.E.I. offers oyster fishers retraining subsidies, but many want to stay in the industry Province says it’s pitching support program for P.E.I.’s oyster industry to Ottawa ‘this week’ Industries in P.E.I. see positives in new federal budget, but workforce worries persist P.E.I. organizations fighting food insecurity can get up to $10,000 through new initiative As summers get drier, irrigation becomes a top priority for P.E.I. farmersMore from NewsVideo1:42P.E.I. woman who died in transitional housing facility had history of diabetic, mental health hospitalizations, inquest hears9 minutes agoVideo1:43Nova Scotia Power testifies about billing concernsCBC News Nova Scotia 33 minutes agoVideo3:12China’s unexpected leadership at COP301 hour agoVideo1:39Olympian Penny Oleksiak accepts 2-year ban from swim competitionsCBC News 1 hour agoVideo11:23Can 3D printing limbs help Gaza’s war wounded?The National 1 hour agoTrending NowVideo0:54’Who cares?’: Carney, when asked about last time he spoke to TrumpNovember 24Video10:52Is the U.S. starving for Canadian travellers? | About ThatAbout That with Andrew Chang November 18Video1:14This is the 1st Canadian building to reach 100 storeys  November 23Video1:33Brawl between coaches at U13 minor hockey game in Lakeshore prompts investigationNovember 20Video2:59Champion curler and CBC reporter Colleen Jones dies after battle with cancerCBC News Nova Scotia 4 hours ago