Providing a Variety Of Services To Our Members

Bringing Global Best Practices to Canada

  • Through this effort we highlight our industry’s commitment to quality and safety resulting in a sustainablemeans to produce the highest quality of food for an eager market.
    • By embracing Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) our industry assures the public and regulators alike of the high standards member are committed to attain.
    • We encourage members to pursue globally recognized standards and accreditations to create a healthy reputation for Canadian Land based aquaculture products thus instilling confidence at home and across the world.
    • Incorporating the highest standards globally entails environmental and social accountability. Adoption of the latest research and development, practices as well as transparency and traceability are pillars to the ALAC approach.

Advancement through Research and Development

  • ALAC’s approach is to promote with members the substantial progress through R&D which is ongoing globally and right here in Canada. Through dialogue with industry providers, academic institutions and government, we aim to foster an environment which will drive solutions to further an innovative land-based industry.
  • Facilitate Research and Development with our stakeholders of overarching advancements to benefit the sector as a whole

Advancing through Education and Training

  • Public Engagement and Awareness
    • Earning public trust is a key priority. This is key through a social lens as well as a solid business strategy. ALAC aims to foster a forum for members to gain tools to gain “social license” locally while earning trust with the market. This includes our work with local communities, First Nations and various levels of government.
    • Consumer awareness and education of seafood produced within land-based aquaculture facilities.
  • Industry Training
    • ALAC looks to encourage academic institutions to develop land-based specific training initiatives in our ever-evolving sector. Traditional aquaculture training has been heavy with sea-based training. The advent of land based and hybrid solutions dictates that substantial curriculum development is required to meet our growing need. We seek to support this growth as an advocate.

Advancing land based through Recognition and Awards

  • Providing a positive platform to acknowledge those making strides in the industry to build a safe and sustainable sector

Building Connections and Linkages in industry

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