"The overall goal of the Aquaculture Innovation and Market Access Program (AIMAP) is to catalyze aquaculture industry investment from the private sector, as well as other sectors"
"The Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program (ACRDP) is a Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) initiative to increase the level of collaborative research and development activity between the aquaculture industry and the department, and in some instances with other funding partners."
"This Report examines the contribution of AVC to the Atlantic economy and its development. It focuses in particular on the research and commercial linkages with regional industry."
"The Atlantic fishing industry has changed dramatically since the cod crisis of the early 1990s. The shift from groundfish to shellfish has been accompanied by increased globalization, with larger imports for processing and exports diversifying to non-traditional markets. "
"Atlantic Canada’s aquaculture industry continues to expand significantly due to new investment. This Report Card by APEC examines the growth of the industry and the challenges facing it in the future."
Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat
Year of publication:
2012
"Since the Marshall Decision of 1999, fishery has become a lively issue within our Communities. It is our goal to provide as much useful and relevant information as possible to everyone who has an interest in this area. The APC staff are here to provide ongoing support and assistance to all Mi'kmaq, Maliseet and Pasamoquoddy communities on fishery-related issues."
"The program was created by The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), in response to a number of issues identified during consultation with Aboriginal groups. Aboriginal peoples ambition to grow with the world around them, sparked a concern for First Nations people who actively participated in already existing aboriginal programs with aquatic and oceans resources."
"Nunavut Fisheries Training Consortium (NFTC) is a not-for-profit organization that was created in 2005 to provide training opportunities to Nunavut beneficiaries interested in pursuing a career in the fishing industry."
"The Maliseet Nation at this picturesque community located at the upper part of the St. John River valley is an innovator in the Native gaming and entertainment business and is one of the first facilities in the Maritime Provinces on a first nation to offer a quality and professionally run Texas Hold’em style poker room. Our facility also offers exciting Bingo and Video lotto lounges. Also for your convenience we offer full meal snack bar and smoke shop."
