News release

Minister Offers Condolences to Family of Deceased Fisherman

Labour and Advanced Education (Jan. 2011 - Aug. 2021)

Minister of Labour and Advanced Education Kelly Regan is sending condolences to the family and friends of a fisherman who died today, Nov. 30, while fishing in the waters off Yarmouth.

"This is such sad news," said Ms. Regan. "I know I'm joined by many across the province in expressing my heartfelt sympathy to his loved ones."

The Department of Labour and Advanced Education is investigating.

There have been 25 workplace fatalities this year, and this is the seventh as the result of an accident. In 2014, 20 Nova Scotians died at work or from a work-related illness.