Canadian aquaculture science panel reports findings

The panel, led by Canada’s chief science advisor Dr. Mona Nemer, recommends that Canada hire a departmental science advisor; develops new initiatives to make the aquaculture sector more sustainable, including developing a framework for aquaculture risk management; and addresses jurisdictional challenges.

“Making decisions based on science and evidence is a top priority of the government,” a joint statement by fisheries minister Jonathan Wilkinson and science minister Kirsty Duncan reads.