Fishing industry in Canada

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Canada's fishing industry is a key contributor to the success of the Canadian economy. In 2018, Canada's fishing industry was worth $36.1 billion in fish and seafood products and employed approximately 300,000 people.[1] Aquaculture, which is the farming of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants in fresh or salt water, is the fastest growing food production activity in the world and a growing sector in Canada. In 2015, aquaculture generated over $1 billion in GDP and close to $3 billion in total economic activity.[2] The Department Of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) oversees the management of Canada's aquatic resources and works with fishermen across the country to ensure the sustainability of Canada's oceans and in-land fisheries.

  1. ^ "Canada's oceans and the economic contribution of marine sectors". Statistics Canada. Jul 19, 2021. Retrieved Sep 15, 2023.
  2. ^ Branch, Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Communications. "Facts on Canadian Fisheries". www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca. Retrieved 2018-10-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)