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Canadian fish and seafood highlighted at Seafood Expo North America

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, led Canada's delegation to this year's Seafood Expo North America.

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The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, led Canada's delegation to this year's Seafood Expo North America.
The Seafood Expo, which ran from March 12 to 14, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest trade exposition of its kind in North America.
The Seafood Expo is an opportunity for Canada to promote our world-class fisheries management regime and our high-quality, sustainably sourced fish and seafood products.
I was happy to lead the Government of Canada's delegation at the Seafood Expo North America and share with the world how our fish and seafood harvesters and processors work to bring high-quality, sustainable seafood to the world."

Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers reaffirm support for strong fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Canada

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 30, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) met today in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 30, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) met today in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Elsewhere in Canada, where provinces and territories are the lead regulator, Fisheries and Oceans Canada respects their jurisdiction.
Meetings such as the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers, help us to strengthen Canada's blue economy through collaboration, innovation, and inclusive growth.
"Manitoba was pleased to host this meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers.

World Fisheries Day Statement

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Monday, November 21, 2022

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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, today issued the following statement on World Fisheries Day:

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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, today issued the following statement on World Fisheries Day:
"Fisheries play an important role in Canada's economy, and are central to the way of life for many Indigenous and coastal communities.
We have much to be proud of with the longest coastline in the world, rich and diverse marine ecosystems, and a history of sustainable fishery management."
"On World Fisheries Day, let us recognize Canada's hard-working fish harvesters, who are becoming even more important in light of an increasingly hungry world with a growing demand for high-quality, sustainably-sourced fish.
Now more than ever, we must remain committed to protecting our ocean ecosystems, without which there would be no fisheries."

Government of Canada takes critical step to rebuilding fish stocks

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Under Canada's Fisheries Act, modernized in 2019, the Government of Canada has taken steps to promote healthier marine ecosystems and more sustainable fish stocks across the country.

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Under Canada's Fisheries Act, modernized in 2019, the Government of Canada has taken steps to promote healthier marine ecosystems and more sustainable fish stocks across the country.
"It is absolutely critical that Canada's fish stocks be restored, and Canada has made it a legal requirement.
The Fish Stocks provisions currently apply to 30 major fish stocks, 16 of which require rebuilding.
Under the Fish Stocks provisions, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is required to develop and implement rebuilding plans for the following depleted stocks within the next 24-36 months: Atlantic cod (3 stocks), Atlantic herring, Chinook salmon (2 stocks), Coho salmon, Pacific Herring, American Plaice, Winter flounder, and White hake.

Minister Murray attends 40th edition of Seafood Expo North America to promote Canada's top-quality and sustainable seafood products

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Monday, March 14, 2022

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The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard led Canada's delegation to this year's Seafood Expo North American.

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The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard led Canada's delegation to this year's Seafood Expo North American.
The Seafood Expo, which runs from March 13-15, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest trade exposition of its kind in North America.
This year is the 40th edition of the Seafood Expo and the first to take place in-person since 2019.
"I am glad to have had the opportunity to further promote new market opportunities for Atlantic Canada businesses, in particular those from our high-quality fish and seafood products at this year's Seafood Expo North America.