About FCC
The Fisheries Council of Canada is a non-profit trade association that has been representing, for over 100 years, companies engaged in the harvesting, processing, importing and marketing of wild-capture fish and seafood.
Who We Are
The Fisheries Council of Canada is the voice of Canada’s wild-capture fishing industry. The FCC promotes responsible fishing, stewardship of the resource and sustainability of Canada’s fish and seafood. The Council advocates for and promotes a market-driven, competitively structured industry that will benefit harvesters, processers, and workers and make a net contribution to Canada’s economy.
FCC is a proud member of the International Coalition of Fisheries Association. To learn about ICFA, visit https://fishcoalition.org/.
Our Experience
First formed in 1915 as the Canadian Fisheries Association, and reorganized in 1945 to become the Fisheries Council of Canada, we represent member companies on all three coasts. These member companies process the majority of Canada’s fish and seafood production. Member companies also harvest a significant portion of the fisheries resources of Canada. In addition, we represent Canadian and international companies and institutions providing products and services to the industry as associate members of the Fisheries Council of Canada.
Advocacy
As the united voice for Canada’s wild-capture fisheries industry, FCC maintains ongoing relationships with key ministers and officials of numerous government departments, agencies, and parliamentary committees. The Council provides leadership, representing the industry on matters of national and international concern before parliamentary committees, advisory boards, commissions, and ministers, as well as foreign governments.
Advocacy on behalf of members that helps shape a favourable business environment to foster sustainable growth for our industry is a core function of FCC.
Industry Reputation
Canada already has a strong global reputation as a producer of high-quality fish and seafood products, calling to mind images of clear, clean, cold water in our three oceans. One of FCC’s main priorities is cultivating, capturing and maintaining that reputation through education and awareness.
To improve brand recognition of Canadian seafood among domestic and international audiences, including governments and the general public, FCC communicates our industry’s message of world-leading sustainability compliance, corporate social responsibility and stewardship action as well as our high-product standards.
Governance
FCC is directed by a member-based Board of Directors. A Nominating Committee of members makes recommendations for annual elections.
Board Of Directors
The Board of Directors holds in-person meetings at least twice per year (virtual meetings during the COVID pandemic). The Executive Committee of the Board is composed of the Vice-Chair, Chair and Past-Chair. Executive rotate through these positions, representing a three-year role. The Executive hold conference calls throughout the year.
Chris Flanagan
Past-Chair
Baffin Fisheries Ltd (Niqitaq Fisheries)
David Lomas
Chair
Connors Bros Clover Leaf Seafoods
Alberto Wareham
Vice-Chair
Icewater Seafoods Inc.
Carey Bonnell
Member
Ocean Choice International
Catherine Boyd
MEMBER
Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership
Lise Després
Member
Comeau’s Sea Foods Limited
David Knickle
Member
Adams and Knickle Ltd.
Gilbert Linstead
Member
Labrador Fishermen’s Union Shrimp Co. Ltd.
Ian McIsaac
Member
Seafood Producers Association of NS
Christine Penney
Member
Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership
Greg Simpson
Member
Mersey Seafoods Limited
Blaine Sullivan
Member
Ocean Choice International
Martin Sullivan
Member
Ocean Choice International
Matt Walsh
Member
Connors Bros Clover Leaf Seafoods
Jerry Ward
Member
Qikiqtaaluk Corporation
Keith Watts
Member
Torngat Fish Producers Co-operative Society Ltd.
Phil Young
Member
Canadian Fishing Company (Canfisco)
Our Members
Direct Corporate Members
Alder Seafood Ltd.
Icewater Seafoods Inc.
Provincial Members
Adams and Knickle Ltd.
LaHave Seafoods Limited
Mersey Seafoods Ltd.
Seafood Producers Association of Nova Scotia
Corporate Import / Export Members
Associate Members
Membership
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