Government of Canada takes critical step to rebuilding fish stocks
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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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.
Key Points:
- 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.