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Advancing innovation in the Canadian seafood industry

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CCFI is a facilitator for innovation in the seafood industry. We work with stakeholders across the country and with various sizes and types of operations, including harvesting, processing, and aquaculture. Our goal is to help all innovators and problem solvers enhance Canada's place as a world leader in the burgeoning Blue Economy.

SECTORS WE SERVE

HARVESTING SECTOR

Canada's harvesting sector has thrived for over 200 years; operating off the coasts of a country that has the longest coastline in the world and some of the most plentiful freshwater resources.

AQUACULTURE

Today, more than half the world seafood is produced from sea farming. Global aquaculture production reached a record 122.6 million tonnes, with a total value of $281.5 billion

FISH PROCESSING

Seafood processing in Canada takes place mostly in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador, contributing nearly $2B in economic activity to the Atlantic region and supporting nearly 25,300 jobs.

LATEST NEWS

Northern Cod Return and MSC Certification Big news at Barcelona Global Seafood 2026

 Northern Cod ‘Fishery Improvement Project’ stakeholders gather as iconic stock officially enters assessment process for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability certification Harvesting and supply chain partners place MSC in a central role in leveraging the global availability of sustainable whitefish – with a significant share of global cod fisheries already engaged in the programme, … Continued

Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

CCFI MD appeared as witness – Review of the Fisheries Act – House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans Hon. Keith Hutchings (Managing Director, Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation) Thank you, Mr. Chair, for the opportunity to present to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans and your committee’s review … Continued

The Tide of Chinese Tariffs

CCFI Managing Director – Navigating global seafood markets in the wake of new tariffs Please click here to read more
Keith Hutchings, Managing Director Email: Keith.Hutchings@mi.mun.ca Cell: (709) 631-3609
Janet Kielly, Office Manager Email: Janet.Kielly@mi.mun.ca Office: (709) 778-0515