Media advisory – The Governments of Nunavut and Canada Co-chair the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers’ Meeting

Press Release

From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Minister of Community Services for Nunavut, the Honourable David Akeeagok, and the federal Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, will co-chair a meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM). Topics to be discussed include: advancement and collaboration of Canada’s economic priorities within the fish and seafood sector, sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture, and managing aquatic invasive species. A media availability with the co-chairs will conclude the CCFAM meetings.

Date:                Friday, August 29, 2025

Time:               11:55 a.m. EDT

Location*:      Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre
Ballroom C
1730 Federal Road
Iqaluit, NU

*A Zoom link will be available for media to participate virtually

Note: Media attending the media availability virtually are required to register with Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Media Relations at media.xncr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca. Media attending in person must register on-site.

A confirmation email containing the link and instructions for participating in the media availability via Zoom will only be provided to media representatives who have registered.

Contacts
Ira Khedkar
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Fisheries
Ira.Khedkar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Tanessa Boutin
Communication Contact, Community Services, Government of Nunavut
cs@gov.nu.ca

Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-990-7537
Media.xncr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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