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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FCC President discusses Challenges and Opportunities in the Canadian Seafood Industry on The Food Professor Podcast

Fisheries Council of Canada Statement on Canada / China Trade Announcement

Safeguarding Canada’s Oceans – An Evidence-Based Response to the Recent Dialogue on Oceans Conservation

Fisheries Council of Canada Highlights Members’ Sustainable Fisheries Practices

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

CANfish 2026

The 2026 edition of CANfish magazine explores how we can successfully navigate the challenging trade and tariff environment; showcases the incredible work members are doing on sustainability and innovation; and a focus on sound and practical labour policy.

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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: