Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) is the national association that speaks for Canada’s seafood farmers, representing their interests in Ottawa to regulators, policy makers and political leaders.
With a membership that reaches coast to coast to coast, comprised of finfish, shellfish and aquatic plant farmers, feed companies and suppliers, as well as regional aquaculture associations, CAIA is a passionate advocate for the quality and sustainability of farmed seafood.
CAIA members generate over $4.7 billion in economic activity, $1.9 billion in GDP, and employ over 16,800 Canadians delivering a healthy, growing and sustainable seafood farming sector in Canada.
Mission
CAIA works to ensure the international competitiveness of the Canadian Aquaculture industry through:
Effective representation of industry issues;
Building a positive image of the Canadian Aquaculture industry;
Promoting the consumption of Canadian Aquaculture products;
Providing services to meet the needs of our members.
Objectives
The principal objectives of CAIA are:
To provide a strong, independent and united voice for Canada ’s aquaculture industry on the national and international scenes;
To be an effective and proactive advocate for Canadian aquaculture interests in relation to national public policy;
To lead the development of a national aquaculture strategy, and to foster cooperation among aquaculture interests;
To facilitate a public environment in which the Canadian aquaculture industry can achieve its full potential;
To provide real and measurable benefits to members.
CAIA - Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance
Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) is the national association that speaks for Canada’s seafood farmers, representing their interests in Ottawa to regulators, policy makers and political leaders.
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