Darcy Demarsico

Discuss TFW program and permanent residency for foreign workers Seek improved fisheries science with DFO. Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act Advocate stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act. Advocate free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Advocate for better inclusion of the fish and seafood sector in the Temporary Foreign Workers program. Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act. Advocate for amendments to Bill C-49 to better protect fishing areas off Nova Scotia. Advocate economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Advocate Canada’s ratification of the UK’s accession to the CPTPP.

Fisheries: The object of the lobbying is to promote the benefits of Grieg Seafood's salmon farming investments in Canada and seek a positive path forward for continued investments, job creation, food security, exports, and economic reconciliation with First Nations.

Implementation of the Government of Canada's A Force of Nature Strategy, including Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing Supporting the advancement of sustainable fisheries and oceans strategy, marine protected areas, and mitigation opportunities under the Fisheries Act review Targeted fiscal policies to unlock private capital and de-risk investment in nature, particularly land-based productive sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and Indigenous-led land management. Inclusion of funding for conservation and sustainable agriculture programs in Budget 2025 Sustainable agriculture policies and programs that support producers with the uptake of Beneficial Management Practices. Policies and programs that support Indigenous-led stewardship and education, as well as land use management policies that conserve environmentally sensitive landscapes and marine areas while promoting economic prosperity and sustainable development in those communities. Policies and programs related to Canada's Net-Zero goals and its commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Convention on Biological Diversity. Grants and program funding for Indigenous-led environmental stewardship, education and land-use planning, including funding and programs administered through Environment and Climate Change Canada. Specifically funding for projects in Northwest Territories, British Columbia and Manitoba. Future Biodiversity target accountability act related to commitments under UN Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Pew is working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners to help build public and political support to designate 110 million acres of Arctic tundra and other valuable lands under the Nunavut Land Use Plan. Pew is working with partners to ensure that Canada finalizes marine protected areas and enacts sustainable management policies for fishing and shipping outside protected areas. Pew is working with Indigenous leaders and local partners to develop project finance for permanence deals in Canada to support protected and conserved areas, livelihood development and create durable finance. Pew is working to establish regulations regarding fisheries management, that improve management of Canada’s resources, reduce impact on non-target marine species, and protect important marine habitats and ecosystems.