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1. Canadian Aquaculture: Seizing the
Opportunities
Presentation to:
NAFF II
October 3, 2012

2. Who is CAIA?

3. World’s Growing Population & Need for
Protein
Over next 50 years:
 Population ↑ from 7-9 Billion
 Rising Incomes; Decreasing
Poverty
 Explosion of Food Demand

4. Food Shortages

5. Increase in Protein over last decade

7. Water crisis seen as big threat to
Central & Southwestern U.S.

9. What Role Can the Oceans Play?

10. Global Demand for
Seafood
doubled since 1973

11. Consumption
Growth driven by:
 Population Growth: 1 in
5 depend on fish for
protein
 Growth in per capita
consumption

12. Additional 40M tonnes of seafood needed
Source:FAO

13. Farm the Seas to feed the people

14. Reduce pressure on Wild Stocks

15. Reduce pressure on freshwater resources

16. Environmental Impact
Aquaculture has a low carbon footprint compared to other animal food
producing methods

17. Feed Conversion Efficiencies
8 Kg Feed 6 Kg Feed
2 Kg Feed 1.2 Kg Feed

18. Health Benefits
 High in Omega 3’s
 Low in Saturated Fats
 Heart and Brain Health

19. Global Aquaculture Production

20. Canadian Aquaculture
Aquaculture occurs in all provinces & the Yukon

21. Species Farmed
Production dominated by
salmon, mussels, oysters
and trout

22. Canadian Aquaculture Industry
•$2.1 Billion
•15,000 Jobs
•1/3 value of Fisheries production

24. 12 years of stagnated growth

25. • 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

26. Falling behind key competitors

27. 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

28. Growing
Political
Support

29. 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

30. 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

31. We need your leadership
First Nations have the opportunity to play a pivotal
role in the future development of the Canadian
aquaculture industry