Supporting Canada with Seafood

The voice of Canada’s fish and seafood industry, promoting a sustainable resource and prosperous industry playing a vital role in the Canadian economy.

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Fisheries Council of Canada Highlights Members’ Sustainable Fisheries Practices

FCC Ready to Work with Prime Minister Carney on Canada’s Fisheries Future

Fisheries Council of Canada Statement on U.S. Global Trade Action

Fisheries Council of Canada Warns of Catastrophic Impact as China Imposes 25% Tariff on Canadian Seafood

Feel good about sustainable Canadian seafood - Canada ranks second in the world in rates of third-party sustainability certifications from the Marine Stewardship Councl (MSC).

FCC members take pride in being key employers in their communities, providing jobs and creating an economic base for other local businesses.

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Membership organizations

90,000

Jobs supported

$9 billion

GDP produced annually

Resource Highlight

2022 Year In Review

The Fisheries Council of Canada is pleased present our two-page 2022 Year In Review report that outlines the accomplishments of the association and the wider Canadian fisheries industry last year. Our industry is focused on science and innovation as we work to become a global leader in sustainable seafood.

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Our Focus

Strategic Priorities

Canada has tremendous potential as a seafood producing nation with world-leading marine and water resources and a talented workforce. Our focus is on the following areas.

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Regulatory Renewal

Achieving a modern, effective, and efficient regulatory environment that supports a globally competitive, innovative, and sustainable sector

Stability of Access and Allocations

Creating stable and predictable access and allocation shares for Canadian fisheries that adhere to Canada’s leading sustainability requirements and foster investment and growth

Market Access

Expanding market access to facilitate a robust export business for Canadian seafood

Sustainability

Increasing domestic and international recognition of the sustainability of Canada’s fisheries

Sustainable Development Goals

The Canadian fish and seafood industry plays an active role in creating a sustainable economic future both domestically and internationally, assisting in the realization of key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: