Research Brief
A concise synthesis for readers who need the main findings and implications.
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.
The Industry
How the industry works, where value is created, and what its structure means.
The Ocean
What the industry depends on, what it changes, and where ecological limits matter.
Finance
How capital supports the industry and where better alignment with ocean sustainability is possible.
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.
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Research Brief
Coming soon
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The Industry
Fisheries: The Industry
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The Ocean
Coming soon
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Finance
Fisheries: Finance
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.
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Research Brief
Coming soon
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The Industry
Aquaculture: The Industry
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The Ocean
Coming soon
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Finance
Aquaculture: Finance
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.
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Research Brief
Coming soon
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The Industry
Shipping and Ports: The Industry
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The Ocean
Coming soon
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Finance
Shipping and Ports: Finance
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.
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Research Brief
Coming soon
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The Industry
Offshore Energy: The Industry
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The Ocean
Coming soon
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Finance
Offshore Energy: Finance
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.
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Research Brief
Coming soon
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The Industry
Arctic Infrastructure and Shipping: The Industry
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The Ocean
Coming soon
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Finance
Arctic Infrastructure and Shipping: Finance
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.
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Research Brief
Coming soon
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The Industry
Marine Technology and Ocean Monitoring: The Industry
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The Ocean
Coming soon
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Finance
Marine Technology and Ocean Monitoring: Finance
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.
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Research Brief
Coming soon
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The Industry
Coming soon
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The Ocean
Coming soon
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Finance
Coming soon
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.
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Research Brief
Coming soon
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The Industry
Coming soon
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The Ocean
Coming soon
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Finance
Coming soon