Timothy Kennedy

Funding for sector and members company, new technologies and operational developments. Ensure modern and efficient transport regulations for the aquaculture sector. To ensure economic activities are considered in the development of Marine Protected Areas and National Marine Conservation Areas in Canada. Seek renewal of Sustainable Aquaculture Program within Fisheries and Oceans Canada Advocate for the development of an Aquaculture Act for Canada Advocate for a new aquaculture development strategy for Canada. Advocate for a reasonable and responsible "BC Salmon Farming Transition" plan Modernization of federal shellfish management regime Seek inclusion for aquaculture in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Growing Forward 2 framework Advocate for reforms to current regulations under the Fisheries Act that impact aquaculture sector