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Canada’s aquaculture sector was also dis- cussed. Recognizing aquaculture’s potential to create jobs, economic growth and pros- perity in remote, rural, coastal and Indige- nous communities, the Ministers reviewed and provided further direction on a three- year CCFAM Aquaculture Development Strategy. The strategy promotes strong and environmentally sustainable aquaculture development, responsible growth and the engagement of stakeholders. Ministers discussed the process to
review changes to the Fisheries Act an- nounced on June 20th by the Government of Canada which will restore lost protec- tions to fi sh and fi sh habitat and incorporate modern safeguards. Ministers were assured that consultation will be at the core of this review and that views will be sought from the provinces and territories, the public, In- digenous peoples and a range of stakehold- ers including industry and environmental groups. Ministers agreed that the full range of opinions would be considered, and there will be future opportunities to discuss the way forward. Market access and continued emphasis
on high quality Canadian fi sh and seafood products was also discussed by CCFAM. Ministers supported the compilation of an inventory of federal, provincial and terri- torial fi nancing programs that specifi cally support the fi sh and seafood sector. The dialogue touched on fi sh and seafood trade opportunities, as well as recent international eff orts by the federal and provincial govern- ments to promote Canada’s fi sh and seafood industry (e.g., at key tradeshows). Ministers
also discussed the Certifi cation and Market Access Program for Seals, which supports the commercial seal harvest and will ensure seal products harvested by Indigenous com- munities are certifi ed to be sold internation- ally, including in the European Union. Ministers were briefed on the Govern-
ment of Canada’s Clean Energy Initiative and discussed innovation opportunities in the fi sheries and aquaculture sectors. Inno- vation and the adoption of clean technology can improve the effi ciency and reputation of any sector. As the meeting concluded, Ministers
agreed to work together to identify ap- proaches to advance common goals and priorities in the coming months.
Canada Takes Global and Domestic Action to Tackle Low Atlantic Salmon Returns
June 20, 2016 Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Dom- inic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard announces Canada’s actions at home and on the world stage to help bring back wild Atlantic salm- on on Canada’s east coast.
On the domestic front, the Minister re-
leased today the Forward Plan for Atlantic Salmon to advance the 61 recommendations contained within the Special Report on Wild Atlantic Salmon in Eastern Canada submit- ted by the Minister’s Advisory Committee on Atlantic Salmon in July 2015. Key highlights of the plan include
reviewing the Wild Atlantic Salmon Con- servation Policy and improving the coordi-
nation of science and research related to wild Atlantic salmon through an Atlantic Salmon Research Joint Venture. With new science funding announced
in Budget 2016, the Department will also engage with partners to better understand Atlantic salmon survival at sea and increase in-river monitoring of salmon returns in selected rivers. The $197.1 million investment in ocean and freshwater science announced in Budget 2016 will allow for the hiring of scientists and other initiatives and partnerships that will promote the long term recovery of the Atlantic salmon stock. On the international front, Canada
recently participated in the 2016 North At- lantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) annual meeting in Germany on June 7 – 10, 2016. Canada’s key positions included: En-
couraging Greenland to implement its new management measures to improve control and reporting of harvest levels of Atlantic salmon; Encouraging Saint Pierre and Miquelon to join NASCO and reduce its harvest levels of Atlantic salmon; and En- gaging with other NASCO members on best practices for managing aquaculture issues such as containment and sea lice controls. The Canadian delegation was pleased that Greenland confi rmed its intention to
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reduce its harvest levels for 2016 from 45 tonnes to 32 tonnes. Following a direct re- quest from Canada, Greenland also signaled the possibility of not authorizing a commer- cial fi shery for 2016. Greenland authorizes both a subsistence and a commercial fi shery. Canada continues to call on Greenland to reduce its removal of Wild Atlantic salmon to levels that support salmon conservation.
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