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Minister Shea Highlights Government of Canada’s Leadership and Ongoing Support for Commercial Fish Harvesters

Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans delivered remarks today at the Eastern Fishermen’s Federation 36th Annual Meeting in Georgetown Royalty, Prince Edward Island. Her remarks focused on issues facing the fishing industry and the importance of leadership, innovation and collaboration. During her remarks, the Minister reiterated the competitive advantage of free trade agreements for Canadian harvesters. Canada’s free trade agreements,,, Read the rest here 07:16

In letter to Campbell River newspaper, Shea says DFO supports wild and farmed fish

863a4ac9dc_64635696_o2Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector worldwide, now supplying over 50 percent of the global demand for fish and seafood. In Canada, aquaculture is worth over $2 billion annually and employs more than 14,000 Canadians. Read more@couriorislander  17:20