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consumers. By December 2016, the Task Force will identify the next steps in expand- ing the program to all seafood entering U.S. commerce, taking into careful consideration input from stakeholders, as well as the expe- rience from the fi rst year. This action plan refl ects the Administra-


tion’s commitment to supporting sustainable fi sheries in the Trans-Pacifi c Partnership (TPP), a regional agreement that includes four of the top 15 global producers of marine fi sheries products by volume. TPP is a his- toric opportunity to address trade-distorting and environmentally damaging practices. TPP is expected to be the fi rst-ever trade agreement to eliminate some of the most harmful fi sheries subsidies, including those that contribute to overfi shing. It is also set to include groundbreaking stand-alone com- mitments to combat IUU fi shing, and pro- mote sustainable fi sheries management and conservation of marine resources, including sharks and other threatened marine species. The U.S. is seeking similar commitments in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) negotiations with the European Union (EU).


FROM CANADA Minister Shea Launches the


Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic Salmon


The minister also announces funding to boost atlantic salmon returns in Nova Scotia


March 9, 2015 - Halifax, Nova Scotia: The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans attended the fi rst meeting of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Atlantic Salmon in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In addressing the Committee, Minister Shea reiterated the Government’s commit- ment to take action about the trend of low returns of Atlantic salmon on the East coast and encouraged the Committee members to use their expertise and that of local stake- holders to help determine a fulsome course of action.


At the meeting, offi cials from the De- partment of Fisheries and Oceans presented the most recent data including the latest science, regional management enforcement measures and international strategies in re- lation to Atlantic salmon. Tomorrow, Com- mittee members will hear from a number of invited organizations with a specifi c interest


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in wild Atlantic salmon conservation who will then take part in a roundtable discussion on solutions to address the Committee’s mandate.


The Minister also announced three funding projects to enhance conservation and protection efforts for Atlantic salmon in Nova Scotia. The fi rst is funding of almost $101,000 to the Nova Scotia Salmon Asso- ciation for habitat restoration projects across the province through the Recreational Fish- eries Conservation Partnerships Program. The other projects total over $300,000 and will fund repairs and upgrades of fi shways in Nova Scotia including in Indian Falls and Grand River.


The mandate of the Ministerial Adviso- ry Committee on Atlantic Salmon is to focus on conservation and enforcement measures, predation, strategy to address international, unsustainable fi shing, and focused areas for advancing science.


The Committee will hold meetings in Halifax, NS, Moncton, NB, St. John’s, NL and if required Quebec City, QC. Local stakeholders with an interest in Atlantic salmon conservation will be invited. Stake- holder groups will also have the opportunity to provide written submissions to the Com- mittee Chair.


Since the RFCPP’s creation, a total of 73 projects and $ 3.9 million in funding benefi tted Atlantic salmon conservation and habitat throughout Atlantic Canada. The RFCPP project for Nova Scotia will restore damaged habitat by implementing permanent fi sh passage structures at ap- proximately 15 culverts to re-establishing salmonid access to more than 50 kilometers of fi sh habitat.


The Grand River project will upgrade


the existing fi shway in Grand River, Cape Breton to give salmon access to existing spawning grounds above the Grand River Falls.


The repairs to the Indian Falls project will contribute to stock conservation in the area along the LaHave River in Lunenburg County.


Minister Shea Highlights 12% Increase in 2014 Canadian Fish and Seafood Exports


Exports Increase Over Last Year Represent a Growth of Half a Billion Dollars


March 16, 2015 - Boston, Massachusetts:


Joined by several Canadian companies at the Seafood Expo North America in Bos- ton, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today highlighted the 2014 trade fi gures for Canada’s exports of fi sh and seafood products. Canadian exports continued to grow once again, with total sales of $4.9 billion in 2014. This represents an overall increase of $517 million or 11.9% from the previous year.


Canadian fish and seafood exports reached new markets in 2014, with exports to even more countries (now 136, up from 123 countries in 2013). The United States remains our largest export market, account- ing for 63% of fi sh and seafood exports, at a value of $3.1 billion. Canada’s biggest seafood export increase overall was to the European Union with a 24 percent increase ($89 million) in export growth. Upon entry into force of Canada’s Com- prehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union, 96% of European Union tariffs on Canada’s fi sh and seafood products will be immediately eliminated, and the remaining 4% will be eliminated within seven years. Trade with South Korea is also expected to increase as a result of the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement which came into force January 1, 2015.


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Canadian delegation at North America’s largest seafood trade event, Seafood Expo North America, March 15 to 17, where she is promoting Canada’s role in ensuring very well regulated and sustainable seafood. Canada’s largest exports by species


were lobster, snow/queen crab, shrimp and farmed Atlantic salmon. In 2014, these spe- cies represented 63 percent ($3.1 billion) of the total value of exports and 46 percent (262 thousand tonnes) of the total volume of fi sh and seafood exports.


Lobster remains Canada’s top export species in terms of value, with $1.5 billion of exports in 2014.


After the U.S., the People’s Republic of China and the European Union are signifi - cant markets, importing almost $508 million and $459 million worth of Canadian fi sh and seafood products respectively in 2014. Aquaculture represents about a third of


Canada’s total fi sheries value and about 20% of total seafood production. The industry provides more than 14,000 job opportunities in direct and indirect employment, many of which are in remote and coastal locations. Aquaculture supplies approximately 50


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