Seafood is one of the largest single food commodities exported by Canada – with close to two-thirds of Canada\u2019s exports destined for markets in the United States and another 22 per cent predominantly destined for European countries and Japan. In terms of value, the top five exported species by Canadian industries are lobster, snow\/queen crab, Atlantic salmon, shrimp\/prawn, and herring.<\/p>\n
The preliminary international trade figures for Canada\u2019s fish and seafood exports were released during the annual International Boston Seafood Show taking place from 14-16 March 2010. The event is the largest North American fish and seafood trade show, which attracts the participation of thousands of seafood buyers and sellers from around the world.<\/p>\n
During the Show\u2019s opening day, Minister Shea met with Canadian exporters and US importers of Canadian fish and seafood products to discuss market-related issues and promote the methods used by Canada\u2019s industries to sustainably harvest and farm fish and seafood resources. The Minister also toured the exhibits and participated in the official opening of the Atlantic Canada pavilion with her colleague, the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway.<\/p>\n