This study undertakes a comprehensive analysis of a suite of policy instruments that could be used within the context of managing water use by the natural resource sectors in Canada . The study focuses on i) market-based or economic instruments (EIs), in addition to ii) command and control regulations, and iii) voluntary initiatives.

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This study focuses primarily on seafood processing on Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) while recognizing the linkages to commercial fisheries and aquaculture. It demonstrates the impact of the sector and highlights potential opportunities for growth. The report serves as a useful resource for informing and coordinating partnerships among stakeholders.

The seafood and aquaculture sector in Cape Breton draws together inputs from commercial fisheries, processing in seafood processing facilities, as well as production and processing by aquaculture operations. A final report supports the efforts of the Cape Breton Seafood and Aquaculture Sector (SAS) Team by demonstrating the impacts of this sector while highlighting potential opportunities for growth and collaboration. The key objectives document the number of jobs created by the sector; amount and value of exports and products; opportunities for growth; barriers to growth; potential opportunities for collaboration within the industry; and, sector expenditures on services, supply chain, transport, contractors and other industry relevant expenditures. 20 in-person interviews and 5 by telephone are conducted.