Protecting Canada's wild salmon

Salmon are iconic to Atlantic and Pacific coastal and inland waters, connecting communities across the country. Through partnerships and action, we strive to ensure healthy, diverse salmon populations to sustain aquatic ecosystems and balance the needs of Canadians for generations to come.

International Year of the Salmon

The International Year of the Salmon is a 5-year outreach and research initiative of the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission and the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization, with a focal year in 2019. The year aims to raise public awareness, gather stakeholders, stimulate science and inspire action to protect salmon.

Pacific wild salmon policy

We place the conservation of salmon and their habitat as the first priority for resource management.

Atlantic Wild Salmon Conservation Policy

Guidance for developing targeted plans, programs and policies for the conservation of wild Atlantic salmon.

Salmon and Indigenous fisheries

Helping sustain salmon coast to coast for Indigenous peoples.

Salmon research

Recent reports on salmon from across Canada.

Fisheries Act amendments

We're proposing changes that will safeguard fish, protect the environment and benefit our communities.

Coastal Restoration Fund

Funding for projects that help restore coastal aquatic habitats.

Atlantic salmon

Pacific salmon

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