FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2021 OTTAWA, ON: Canada’s commitment to developing a Blue Economy strategy means many things: it’s an opportunity to revitalize our rural and coastal communities; to enhance our dedication to sustainability, research and science; and to capture the potential of the world’s longest...
2020 was a busy year for FCC, with hiring two new staff, embarking on a new communications and public engagement initiative and, of course, helping our members navigate the unexpected challenges of COVID-19. FCC’s 2020 Annual Report compiles the activities of the association and highlights the...
2020 Annual Report...
To celebrate World Water Day on March 22, the Fisheries Council of Canada partnered with the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) to promote the Blue Economy and Canada’s seafood opportunity in the Our Water special insert in the National Post. FCC President Paul Lansbergen and CAIA...
February 8, 2020 OTTAWA, ON: The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) are pleased to see the launch of the federal government’s Canadian Blue Economy Strategy consultations. The engagement paper, launched today, shows nearly 90,000 jobs and $9 billion in...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 4, 2021 OTTAWA, ON: The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC), in partnership with the National Fisheries Institute in the United States, has opened applications for their 2021 Future Leaders Canada program. The fish and seafood career development program will adapt to continuing COVID-19...
December 2, 2020 OTTAWA, ON: The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) are pleased to support the new Ocean Action Agenda released by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel). Their mission of building a sustainable...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 21, 2020 OTTAWA, ON: The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC), on behalf of our members in the wild-capture commercial fish and seafood industry, applauds the governments of Canada and the United Kingdom for reaching a transitional trade deal ahead of the Dec. 31,...
National Wild-Capture and Farmed Seafood Associations Partner to Create Vision and Action Plan for Blue Economy Strategy October 14, 2020 OTTAWA, ON: Following the commitment made by the Canadian federal government in the 2020 Speech from the Thone to develop a Blue Economy Strategy, the Fisheries Council...
Canada's Blue Economy Strategy_FINAL (9-15-2020)...