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Aquaculture


 

REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS

An Economic Analysis of the Mussel Industry in Prince Edward Island – Gulf Region
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Canada: A Leader in Sustainable Aquaculture
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Canadian Aquaculture Industry (2003-2004) - Key Figures
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Overview: Qualitative Research Exploring Canadians' Perceptions, Attitudes and Concerns Towards Aquaculture

Myths and Realities about Salmon Farming
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Report of the Task Force on Fostering a Sustainable Salmon Farming Industry for Atlantic Canada
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Aquaculture in Eastern Canada - A Growing Opportunity
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The Federal Role in Achieving Sustainable Aquaculture – Presentation to: Special Committee on Sustainable Aquaculture
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Policy Documents

Aquaculture Policy Framework
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CCFAM Canadian Action Plan
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Federal Aquaculture Development Strategy
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National Code on Introductions and Transfers of Aquatic Organisms
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DFO Policy on Access to Wild Aquatic Resources as it Applies to Aquaculture
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Standing & Senate Committee Reports and Government Responses

The Federal Role in Aquaculture in Canada
Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans (April 2003)

Government Response to the Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans on the Federal Role in Aquaculture in Canada

Aquaculture in Canada's Altantic and Pacific Regions
Interim Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries (June 2001)

Interim Guides

Interim Guide to the Application of Section 35 of the Fisheries Act to Salmonid Cage Aquaculture Developments
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Interim Guide to Consideration of Cumulative Environmental Effects under CEAA Relative to Aquaculture Projects
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Interim Guide to Consideration of Effects of Environmental Change on Socio-Economic Conditions under CEAA Relative to Aquaculture Projects
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Interim Guide to Fisheries Management Role in the Evaluation of Aquaculture Site Applications
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Interim Guide to Information Requirements for Environmental Assessment of Marine Finfish Aquaculture Projects
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Interim Guide to Information Requirements for Environmental Assessment of Marine Shellfish Aquaculture Projects
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Reports from the Office of the Commissioner of Aquaculture Development (OCAD)

Recommendations for Change 2003
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Achieving the Vision 2003
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Legislative and Regulatory Review of Aquaculture in Canada
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Economic Potential of Sea Ranching and Enhancement of Selected Shellfish Species in Canada
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Background Studies

Study 1: Current Status and Potential of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry
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Study 2: International Fish and Seafood Market: A Canadian Perspective
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Study 3: Market Outlook in the International Fish and Seafood Sector: Alternative Products / Uses and Food Safety Issues
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Study 4: Review of Provincial and Territorial Program and Services in the Aquaculture Sector
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Study 5: Review of Federal Program / Initiatives in Support of the Aquaculture Industry
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Study 6: Federal Programs and Services for Five Resource-based Industries
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Study 7: The International Context for Aquaculture Development: Growth in Production and Demand and Long-term Outlook
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External Reports/Documents

Millbrook’s Dive into Aquaculture
by Cate Barratt - Senior Communications Manager, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maritimes Region

Farmed salmonids are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and contain very few residues of environmental contaminants
Richard Morin, Innovation and Technologies Branch, ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ)

Freshwater Aquaculture Research Program in Action
By Renée Mactaggart, Strategic Media Relations Manager, Central & Arctic Region

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2002


   

Last Updated : 2006-08-16

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