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Canada and International Fisheries

Fishing netFishing is a global industry, and of key importance to Canada. Sadly, overfishing, illegal fishing activities and the destruction of ocean ecosystems are serious global issues that require immediate and continuing attention. Canada is committed to combating these problems.

In Focus

Minister Ashfield

Statement by Minister Ashfield on Greenland's Potential to Exceed Internationally Accepted Wild Atlantic Salmon Limits

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fishing vesselCanada takes further action on combatting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by tabling amendments to Canada’s Coastal Fisheries Protection Act.

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