The Governments of Nunavut and Canada Co-chair the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers’ Meeting

Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Minister of Community Services for Nunavut, the Honourable David Akeeagok, and the federal Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, will co-chair a meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM). Topics to be discussed include: advancement and collaboration of Canada’s economic priorities within the fish and seafood sector, sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture, and managing aquatic invasive species. A media availability with the co-chairs will conclude the CCFAM meetings.

Date:                Friday, August 29, 2025

Time:               11:55 a.m. EDT

Location*:      Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre 
                        Ballroom C
                        1730 Federal Road
                        Iqaluit, NU

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

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

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