Canadian Aquaculture: Seizing the

Opportunities

Presentation to: NAFF II October 3, 2012

Who is CAIA?

World’s Growing Population & Need for

Protein

Over next 50 years: Population ↑ from 7-9 Billion

Rising Incomes; Decreasing Poverty

Explosion of Food Demand

Food Shortages

Increase in Protein over last decade

Water crisis seen as big threat to

Central & Southwestern U.S.

What Role Can the Oceans Play?

Global Demand for

Seafood doubled since 1973

Consumption

Growth driven by:

Population Growth: 1 in 5 depend on fish for protein

Growth in per capita consumption

Additional 40M tonnes of seafood needed

Source:FAO

Farm the Seas to feed the people

Reduce pressure on Wild Stocks

Reduce pressure on freshwater resources

Aquaculture has a low carbon footprint compared to other animal food

producing methods

Environmental Impact

Feed Conversion Efficiencies

8 Kg Feed

2 Kg Feed

6 Kg Feed

1.2 Kg Feed

High in Omega 3’s Low in Saturated Fats Heart and Brain Health

Health Benefits

Global Aquaculture Production

Canadian Aquaculture

Aquaculture occurs in all provinces & the Yukon

Species Farmed

Production dominated by salmon, mussels, oysters and trout

Canadian Aquaculture Industry

•$2.1 Billion

•15,000 Jobs

•1/3 value of Fisheries production

12 years of stagnated growth

• Longest coastline, largest freshwater system, largest tidal range

• Abundance of highly skilled workers

• World class scientists & research facilities

• World-renowned sustainability practices

• Reputation for high quality products

• Access to major seafood markets in US, Europe and Asia

Falling behind key competitors

Why have we flat lined?

1. Regulatory system is complex, uncertain

and confusing

2. Fisheries Act never meant for aquaculture

3. Patchwork quilt of statutes

Growing

Political

Support

Potential Jobs and Growth

1. According to DFO, Canadian aquaculture output could

increase by approximately 8% to approximately 214,000 tonnes within 5 years. Generating new farm-gate revenues of approximately $1.1 billion.

2. By 2020, sector output could exceed 308,000 tonnes and generate total farmgate revenues in excess of $1.5 billion = 7,000 jobs

First Nations Involvement

61 First Nations have

sites for salmon and

other finfish

130 First Nations may

have sites for trout

123 First Nations have

sites for clam,

mussel, and/or

oysters

First Nations have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future development of the Canadian aquaculture industry

We need your leadership