Nova Scotia is to develop a commercial fisheries strategy to ensure the fishing industry is sustainable, creates jobs and helps grow the economy.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell announced that work is commencing on the Canadian province’s strategy.
"Quality and innovation is needed in the fishing industry to drive up exports and to grow the sector of the Nova Scotia economy," said Mr Colwell. "The Ivany Commission stressed the need for this in traditional Nova Scotia industries.'
The strategy consists of six pillars:
- Industry organisation
- Safety and training
- Efficiency
- Market development
- Quality
- Innovation
The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture will work with industry organisations and the Aboriginal community to develop the strategy.
The department is aiming to have the strategy completed this year and implemented early in 2015.
