Infographic: How fish farming is regulated in Canada

Fish farming is jointly managed among federal, provincial and territorial governments. How it’s managed varies across provinces and territories.

Across Canada, fish farming is managed sustainably under the Fisheries Act. Federal partners work together to make sure fish are healthy and safe to eat.

How Fish farming is managed in Canada — How fish farming is regulated in Canada (PDF)

Management area	British Columbia	Rest of Canada	Prince Edward Island
Site Approval Determining where a farm can be located	Shared	Provincial	Shared
Land Management Overseeing the land (seabed) where a farm is located	Provincial	Provincial	Federal
Day to Day Operations & Oversight Monitoring of farm activities	Federal	Provincial	Federal
Introductions & Transfers Managing the planned movement of live eggs and fish	Shared	Shared	Shared
Drug and Pesticide Approvals Determining which drugs and pesticides are approved for use	Shared	Shared	Shared
Food Safety Monitoring and ensuring the safety and quality of fish harvested and sold in Canada and international markets.	Federal	Federal	Federal

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Infographic: How fish farming is regulated in Canada

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