Economic Analysis

In this section you will find socio-economic analyses that were published between 2000-2009. The analyses cover different regions, and issues in Canada.

A socio-economic analysis measures the social and economic outcomes of an initiative. These outcomes can impact the community, region or Canada as a whole. A socio-economic analysis also describes demographic trends and indicators like population, gender and age.

Socio-economic analyses help decision makers understand the impacts of resource management decisions. Analyses contribute to developing policies and management plans. This allows DFO to foster economic prosperity, while sustaining fisheries and oceans resources.

Here are some projects the department has been working on:

• Framework for integrating socio-economic analysis into:
• SARA listing decisions and recovery planning;
• Integrated Fisheries Management Plans;
• Marine Protected Areas development.
• Atlantic salmon closed containment aquaculture financial feasibility model.
• Socio-economic analysis of multitrophic aquaculture systems.
• Socio-economic analyses of multi-regional SARA initiatives (e.g. benefit-cost analysis of listing Atlantic cod).
• Study of economic impacts of marine related sectors.
• Non-market valuation research, particularly focused on species at risk.
• Risk analysis of economic outlook for the fishing industry.
• Economic impact on the Canadian industry of the potential CITES-listing of Atlantic bluefin tuna.
• Cost-Avoidance Analysis of Potential Ice-Jams on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway.

Statistical and Economic Analysis Publication Series

The Statistical and Economic Analysis Series provides economic and statistical research and analyses of interest to fishery and ocean resource managers, academics, the public, and all who would like to know more about the sustainable use of Canada’s vibrant and valuable aquatic resources.

SEAS reports are divided into 3 distinct categories:

1. Economic Analysis
   The Economic Analysis category includes research and reports on the socio-economic effects of maritime sectors and fisheries, with particular emphasis on analyses from the perspective of policy makers.

2. Species at Risk Act (SARA)
   The SEAS publications in this category are the socio-economic analyses undertaken by Fisheries and Oceans Canada as part of its regulatory responsibility to Canadians under the Species at Risk Act. 

3. Statistics
   The Statistics category reports on the statistical profiles of Canada's commercial fisheries. It also present a portrait of recreational fishing activities in Canada.

Each report carries a number identifying the category in which it can be found and another number indicating where it is placed within the series.

e.g., Report No. 2-20 is the 20th report published under the Species at Risk Act category.

The Statistics category has two sub categories: Canadian Fisheries Statistics (subcategory 3.1) and Recreational Fishing (subcategory 3.2).

SEAS became effective as of 08/06/2009.  For a list of prior reports and publications please refer to the section “related reports and publications”.

For further information please email rowena.orok@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

SEAS Publication List

Economic Analysis

1. Economic Impact of Marine Related Activities in Canada
2. Economic Impact of Marine Activities in Large Ocean Management Areas
3. Impacts of harvesting rights in Canadian Pacific fisheries
4. The Economics of British Columbia’s Crab Fishery: Socio-Economic Profile, Viability, and Market Trends
5. Commercial Scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) Fishery Profile in the Gulf Region

Related Reports and Publications

Name of publication	Region
Snow Crab Market Analysis	Gulf
Socio-Economic Analysis For the Species at Risk Act, Listing Decision for Winter Skate (Leucoraja ocellata), (Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence Population - Endangered)	Gulf
The Economic Value of Marine-related Resources in New Brunswick	Maritimes
Economic Value of the Nova Scotia Ocean Sector	Maritimes
The Value of the Ocean Sector to the Economy of Prince Edward Island	Maritimes
Potential Socio-economic Implications of Adding Porbeagle Shark to the List of Wildlife Species at Risk in the Species at Risk Act (SARA)	Maritimes
Potential Socioeconomic Implications of Adding Eastern Scotian Shelf Winter Skate and Georges Bank-Western Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy Winter Skate to the List of Wildlife Species at Risk in the Species at Risk Act (SARA)	Maritimes
Socio-Economic Implications of the Species-at-Risk Act: Sakinaw and Cultus Sockeye	Pacific
Socio-Economic Implications of SARA: White Sturgeon	Pacific
Socioeconomic Considerations to Inform a Decision whether or not to list three Populations of Atlantic Cod under SARA	National Capital Region
Cumulative Impact of Federal Fees on the Commercial Fish Harvesting Sector	National Capital Region

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