Fisheries Minister says the $4.85 million will help the sector retool and find new markets, positioning the industry for a strong post-pandemic recovery.

The federal government recently suspended commercial flights from Mexico and the Caribbean in an effort to prevent the circulation of COVID-19 variants.

Osborne Burke said his industry association, which represents about 140 lobster processors and lobster pounds, supports treaty rights but it must be done under the rules set by the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.