The Government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada Co-chair the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers’ Meetings

Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Minister of Natural Resources and Northern Development for Manitoba, the Honourable Greg Nesbitt and the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray will co-chair meetings of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM). Topics to be discussed include: sustainable aquaculture development, aquatic invasive species, and the future of fish, fish habitats, and fisheries in a changing climate. A media availability with the federal, provincial, and territorial ministers will conclude the CCFAM meetings.

Date:                Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Time:                5:20 p.m. CST

Location*:      Fairmont Winnipeg

                          Winnipeg Ballroom

                          2 Lombard Place

                          Winnipeg, Manitoba

*A zoom link will be available for media to participate virtually

Note: Media attending the media availability are required to register with Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Media Relations at media.xncr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

A confirmation email containing the link and instructions for participating in the media availability will only be provided to media representatives who have registered.