February 04, 2014 - Campbell River, British Columbia - Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced funding of over $21,000 for the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA).
With funding from the Harper Government, the BCSFA will review leading international standards and practises in the global fish farming industry, define areas where BC fish farmers can further improve their practices, and then develop a plan to ensure that the BC industry maintains world-leading standards and practises.
The aquaculture industry supports 6,000 jobs in BC and Canada ranks fourth globally as a producer of farmed salmon. This project will help the BC fish farming industry maintain its edge by improving confidence in its products, attracting investment and increasing exports.
Jaime Burke
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 604-666-1318
Email: Jaime.Burke@wd.gc.ca
Colleen Dane
Communications Manager
BCSFA
Telephone: 250-286-1636 x 225
