845 am - keynote speaker -ruth salmoni
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World’s Growing Population & Need for
Protein
Over next 50 years: Population ↑ from 7-9 Billion
Rising Incomes; Decreasing Poverty
Explosion of Food Demand
Consumption
Growth driven by:
Population Growth: 1 in 5 depend on fish for protein
Growth in per capita consumption
Aquaculture has a low carbon footprint compared to other animal food
producing methods
Environmental Impact
• Longest coastline, largest freshwater system, largest tidal range
• Abundance of highly skilled workers
• World class scientists & research facilities
• World-renowned sustainability practices
• Reputation for high quality products
• Access to major seafood markets in US, Europe and Asia
Why have we flat lined?
1. Regulatory system is complex, uncertain
and confusing
2. Fisheries Act never meant for aquaculture
3. Patchwork quilt of statutes
Potential Jobs and Growth
1. According to DFO, Canadian aquaculture output could
increase by approximately 8% to approximately 214,000 tonnes within 5 years. Generating new farm-gate revenues of approximately $1.1 billion.
2. By 2020, sector output could exceed 308,000 tonnes and generate total farmgate revenues in excess of $1.5 billion = 7,000 jobs
First Nations Involvement
61 First Nations have
sites for salmon and
other finfish
130 First Nations may
have sites for trout
123 First Nations have
sites for clam,
mussel, and/or
oysters