Joel Taguchi

Seeking funding for specific salmon related projects or activities, including habitat assessments and rehabilitation. Resourcing for salmon abundance monitoring and assessment. Development and implementation of salmon recovery and sustainability plans. Funding for salmon science, management and recovery, including extension of BCSRIF. Fisheries Act; 5 year review. Addressing the threats of invasive species to Pacific salmon habitat. Transformation of salmon recovery planning, governance and funding for BC. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; Addressing the impacts of 6PPD, its transformation products, and related p-phenylenediamines (PPDs) in stormwater runoff on Pacific salmon. Pacific Aquaculture Regulations; The development and implementation of the B.C. aquaculture transition plan and ban on open-net pen fish farms by 2029 and regulations for new closed-containment aquaculture technologies. British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996; The value of the Salmon Conservation Stamp.

Support for allocation of funds to support economic development, technology adoption, scientific research and partnership which would benefit the seafood harvesting and processing sector, as per through a renewed Pacific Salmon Strategy or BC Fisheries Fund program. Issues related to the movement and processing of commercially harvested fish, in support of Canadian seafood processors. Issues relating to access to fisheries resources for commercial harvesters as they may be impacted by regulations, policies, IFMPs, or in-season management. Matters relating to marine protection and conservation, in support of science-based approaches which take into account economic impacts. Maintaining commercial harvest access to fisheries resources in British Columbia, including through any changes to laws, regulations or policies related to allocation

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

Advocate greater transparency in Canada’s fisheries Advocate for Canada to sign on to the global Mombasa Declaration Federal support for plastic alternatives and reuse policies. Policies to support a circular economy in Canada. Advocating for harmful chemicals to be eliminated from plastics used in food packaging. Advocating for harmful chemicals to be eliminated from plastics used in food packaging. Funding to co-ordinate refill options at FIFA 2026 Advocating for modernizing the Fisheries Act and policies to be inclusive of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, ecosystem-approaches and climate change. Advocate for the implementation of the precautionary approach framework for forage fish stocks. Advocate for the batching of certain stocks under the new rebuilding regulations and implementing rebuilding plans. Improved transparency and traceability in the seafood value chain in Canada to combat seafood fraud (defined as any activity that misrepresents the product that is being purchased) through improved labelling and documentation, traceability verification measures and greater consumer information. Advocating for the public availability of information regarding fish stock targets and limits through annual reports. Advocating for sustainable fisheries decisions. Advocating for regulations on recycled content for certain plastic manufactured items. Advocating for improvement to fisheries and shipping measures that will protect North Atlantic right whales. This includes changes to regulations under the Fisheries Act and Canada Shipping Act. Advocate for the creation of a registry for plastic manufactured items. Advocate for marine protected areas.

Discuss proposed zoning changes within the Northern Shelf Bio Region to meet ecological and cultural targets and the economic and social impacts these proposed changes will have will have on local communities.

Communications regarding the regulatory regime with respect to the conservation of fisheries stocks.

Discussions on the proposed National Electricity Strategy Discussions on proposed legislative, regulatory and policy reforms as they relate to building major projects in Canada. Conversations regarding the role of the Major Projects Office and its potential impact for hydropower's projects and regulatory framework. Discuss potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports of electricity and manufactured components and their impact on the hydropower sector. Implementation of the Impact Assessment Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and Canada Water Act, and regulations and policies there under, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Conversations regarding financing available for hydropower projects. Legislation, regulation, and policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Clean Fuel Standard, and/or Clean Electricity Regulations as they relate to the operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Legislation, regulation, policy and fiscal measures that promote the production and use of green hydrogen within Canada Legislation, regulation, policy, and fiscal measures that promote the production and use of green hydrogen within Canada including but not limited to the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit, Clean Fuel Regulations Hydrogen Quantification Methodology, and Hydrogen Roundtables Implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate to the operation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Implementation of environmental legislation such as the Species at Risk Act, and Migratory Birds Act, and regulations and policies thereunder, as they relate tot he operation, refurbishment and redevelopment of existing hydropower generation stations, and development of new hydropower generation stations. Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities. Application of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits for HydroPower industry as compared to other technologies.

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.