Canada’s ocean economy, industry by industry
Industry Profiles
Each industry is covered through a four-part Research Dossier, supported by Focused Analysis where a particular question deserves deeper treatment.
Industry research dossier
Fisheries
Commercial fishing remains one of Canada’s oldest ocean industries, supporting coastal communities while adapting to changing ecosystems, markets, regulation and Indigenous rights.
Focused Analysis
Industry research dossier
Aquaculture
Canadian aquaculture spans salmon, shellfish and emerging species across three coasts, with distinct business models, ecological dependencies and governance questions.
Focused Analysis
Industry research dossier
Shipping and Ports
Shipping and ports connect Canada’s economy with global markets and sit at the centre of infrastructure investment, trade exposure, supply-chain resilience and decarbonization.
Focused Analysis
Industry research dossier
Offshore Energy
Canada’s offshore energy sector combines mature oil and gas production with emerging renewable-energy possibilities, long-lived assets and substantial public-policy choices.
Focused Analysis
Industry research dossier
Arctic Infrastructure and Shipping
Arctic shipping and infrastructure are being reshaped by changing ice conditions, northern sovereignty, Indigenous rights, community needs and global interest in the region.
Industry research dossier
Marine Technology and Ocean Monitoring
Marine technology and ocean monitoring support navigation, research, resource management and environmental decision-making across the ocean economy.
Industry research dossier
Coastal Tourism
Coastal tourism depends on healthy places, accessible shorelines and functioning communities, while bringing investment, employment and pressure to sensitive coastal environments.
Industry research dossier
Shipbuilding and Naval Infrastructure
Shipbuilding and naval infrastructure connect industrial capacity, public procurement, defence, workforce development and the renewal of Canada’s marine fleet.