General
The following are useful resources that cover a wide array of topics related to aquaculture:
- DFO
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has the lead federal role in managing Canada’s fisheries and safeguarding its waters. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within DFO, is responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways. - NSDFA
The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has a legislated mandate to manage, promote, support and develop the fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia’s coastal and rural communities. - General Aquaculture Resource Page
- Aquaculture Science & Research
- Aquaculture Statistics Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Management of Canadian Aquaculture
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Aquaculture in Canada – Library of Parliament
- Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance
- Aquaculture Association of Canada
- Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) – Aquaculture Development Strategy 2016-2019
- Association of Industry Sector Councils (AISC)
- Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation (CCFI)
- Centre for Marine Applied Research
- Canadian Aquaculture Industry Informational Videos
- Current Aquaculture Operations in Nova Scotia (Map)
Business Development Funding & Services
- Atlantic Fisheries Fund
- Atlantic Innovation Fund
- Building Your Small Business Program
- Business ACCESS-Ability Grant Program
- Business Advisory Services
- Consulting Services (Product Development & Quality/Food Safety)
- Manufacturing Productivity Program
- Manufacturing Programs, Rebates and Incentives
- Services and Information for Employers
Exporting
- Business Development Program
- CanExport Program
- E-tools for Exporting Program (E for E)
- Export Growth Program
- Export Specialist Support
- Exporting Business Supports
- Market Expansion and Export Readiness Program
- Scotians Global Advisor Program
- The Europe Market Development Program (EMDP)
- Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)
Skills Training Funding & Services
- Digital Marketing Training
- Education and Professional Development Webinars
- Educational Webinars
- Free Online Training Videos
- Mental Health in the Workplace Training
- One Journey Initiative (OJI)
- Skills Development Training (Food Industry)
- SkillsonlineNS
- Training Workshops and Webinars
- Workplace Education Initiative Program
- Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI)
