What is governments role in aquaculture?
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is the lead federal department responsible for aquaculture management. We work with the provinces and other federal departments to create the policy and regulatory conditions necessary to ensure that the aquaculture industry develops in an environmentally responsible way while remaining economically competitive in national and international markets. All aquaculture operations are subject to rigorous environmental monitoring under a number of federal and provincial acts to ensure they meet high standards of environmental sustainability.
