The future of Canada's commercial fisheries : Avenir des pêches commerciales canadiennes : document de discussions

It is not the only opportunity to contribute to the fisheries management modernization process; the Department will continue to work with Aboriginal groups and stakeholders to develop and implement a 21st-century management system. [...] This document discusses the international and domestic challenges driving the need for management reform, identifies aspects of the current fisheries management system that may impede sustainable economic growth going The future is forward, confirms the need to base economic sustainable decisions on a sustainably managed regime, and lays out the core elements of proposed new policies, tools and in [...] Over the coming months, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will work with stakeholders and Aboriginal groups to identify the tools and policies necessary in a modern fisheries management regime – one that supports a sustainable and prosperous industry. [...] ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY The Future of Canada’s Commercial Fisheries 17 Moving Toward a Prosperous and Sustainable Fishery In the coming months, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will work with harvesters to find areas for improvement and move toward greater cooperation in achieving a healthier, more sustainable fishery — both environmentally and economically — with the goal of giving har [...] SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES The Future of Canada’s Commercial Fisheries 19 Introduced in 2009, the Sustainable Fisheries Framework (SFF) is a suite of policies and tools designed to ensure that the management of Canada’s fisheries supports conservation goals and sustainable use.