Report sturgeon and salmon on your propertyThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has requested that anyone finding Sturgeon or Salmon, living or deceased, on their property call the DFO Emergency Hotline at
604-666-3500.
Participate in the AgriStability programThe AgriStability program provides funding to farmers who have experienced income declines due to crop or livestock losses or market conditions. Late Participation has been implemented to allow participants who are not currently enrolled for the 2021 program year to
apply to enrol until December 31, 2022.Program details and information on how to enrol can be found on the
Agriculture income protection (AgriStability) webpage or contact the AgiStability office at
1-877-343-2767 or via email
at
AgriStability@gov.bc.ca.
AgriRecoveryThe AgriRecovery program assists livestock and crop producers with recovery costs which are beyond the supports provided by existing government disaster financial assistance, risk management programs, and private insurance. The governments of B.C. and Canada are working with industry to develop a program that addresses the needs of this disaster
event.
Contact
agrirecovery@gov.bc.ca to receive an alert when the program is announced.
Apply for Employment InsuranceIf you’re unable to work due to flooding or wildfires, apply for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits as soon as possible, even if your employer hasn’t yet issued you a record of employment. Details on the EI program are
available here.