Fisheries Council of Canada Appoints Jason McLinton as New President

February 27, 2025 Fisheries Council of Canada

Jason brings over 25 years of experience in government and regulatory affairs to the position, with a strong background in both the public service and in food industry advocacy. He comes to FCC from Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) where he was a Senior Project Leader with the Grocery Task Force and Office of Consumer Affairs, and previously from the Retail Council of Canada (RCC), where he served as Vice President of the Grocery Division and Regulatory Affairs.

Fishing for the Future Campaign Highlights Canadian Fishing Companies with a Vested Interest in Long-Term Sustainability

August 16, 2022 Fisheries Council of Canada

Fishermen, fisherwomen and processors provide food for tables around the world, but more importantly, they also provide support to the communities and families they care about. For many, fishing is a way of life that extends beyond the waters and into the hearts of their communities and homes. Ocean stewardship and sustainable fishing are what makes the Canadian fishing industry a valuable long-term livelihood, generation after generation.