Reporting on Introductions and Transfers

Canada - 2017

In 2017, Introductions and Transfers Committees received 949 applications to intentionally move live aquatic organisms across Canada. Of these, 896 applications were approved, representing more than 1.7 billion live aquatic organisms of more than 120 different species.

Origin

Introductions and transfers may occur within a province, between provinces, and into Canada from another country. Of the total number of approved applications, approximately:

• 62% were for movements within a province
• 23% were for movements between provinces and
• 15% were for movements into Canada from another country

Purpose

Of the total number of approved applications:

• 49% were aimed at aquaculture operations
• 25% were aimed at research
• 12% were aimed at enhancement
• 3% were aimed at public display
• 3% were aimed at processing
• 2% were aimed at education and
• 6% were for other purposes

Types of aquatic organisms

Of the total number of approved applications, approximately:

• 45% were for freshwater finfish
• 33% were for marine shellfish
• 22% were for marine finfish
• <1% were for various species

Alberta Reporting on Introductions and Transfers

In 2017, Alberta’s Introductions and Transfers Committee received 108 applications to intentionally move live aquatic organisms to fish rearing facilities or fish bearing waters. Of these, 107 applications were approved, representing nearly 2.5 million live aquatic organisms of ten different species.

Origin

Introductions and transfers may occur within a province, between provinces, and into Canada from another country. The Alberta Introductions and Transfers Committee does not review applications for movements of organisms within that province as risks for these movements are addressed by conditions of licence under diverse provincial authorizations. Of the total number of approved applications in Alberta, approximately:

• 69% were for movements from another province
• 31% were for movements into Alberta from another country

Purpose

Of the total number of approved applications in Alberta, approximately:

• 61% were aimed at research
• 13% were aimed at aquaculture operations
• 12% were aimed at enhancement
• 14% were aimed for other purposes

Types of aquatic organisms

Almost all applications to move aquatic organisms approved for Alberta were for freshwater finfish, except for four applications: two involving marine finfish and two involving marine shellfish.

Most proposed movements were for Rainbow Trout.

British Columbia - Reporting on Introductions and Transfers

In 2017, British Columbia’s Introductions and Transfers Committee received 281 applications to intentionally move live aquatic organisms to fish rearing facilities or fish bearing waters. Of these, 262 were approved, representing nearly 1.5 billion live aquatic organisms of 54 different species.

Origin

Introductions and transfers may occur within a province, between provinces, and into Canada from another country. Of the total number of approved applications in British Columbia, approximately:

• 77% were for movements within the province
• 6% were for movements from another province
• 17% were for movements into British Columbia from another country

Purpose

Of the total number of approved application in British Columbia:

• 46% were aimed at aquaculture
• 18% were aimed at research
• 18% were aimed at enhancement
• 3% were aimed at public display
• 3% were aimed at education
• 1% were aimed at processing
• 11% were aimed for other purposes

Types of aquatic organisms

Of the total number of approved applications in British Columbia, approximately:

• 44% were for marine finfish
• 36% were for freshwater finfish
• 20% were for marine shellfish
• <1% were for various species

Most proposed movements were for Pacific Oyster, and Atlantic Salmon.

More information:

• Shellfish and finfish transfers to and from British Columbia aquaculture sites
• Managing transfers and fish health at British Columbia salmon farms

Manitoba - Reporting on Introductions and Transfers

In 2017, Manitoba’s Introductions and Transfers Committee received 27 applications to intentionally move live aquatic organisms to fish rearing facilities or fish bearing waters. All applications were approved, representing approximately 2.2 million live aquatic organisms of 20 different species. These totals do not include fish that were moved as part of the provincial stocking program, which are considered routine, low risk movements that are not reviewed by the Committee.

Origin

Introductions and transfers may occur within a province, between provinces, and into Canada from another country. Of the total number of approved applications in Manitoba, approximately:

• 70% were for movements within the province
• 19% were for movements from another province
• 11% were for movements into Manitoba from another country

Purpose

Of the total number of approved applications in Manitoba, approximately:

• 22% were aimed at enhancement
• 19% were aimed at aquaculture
• 15% were aimed at education
• 11% were aimed at research
• 7% were aimed at public display
• 7% were aimed at processing
• 19% were for other purposes

Types of aquatic organisms

All applications approved by the Manitoba Introductions and Transfers Committee were for freshwater finfish, except two for freshwater crustaceans.

Most proposed movements were for Lake Sturgeon, Walleye, and Rainbow Trout.

New Brunswick - Reporting on Introductions and Transfers

In 2017, the New Brunswick Introductions and Transfers Committee received 116 applications to intentionally move live aquatic organisms to fish rearing facilities or fish bearing waters. Of these, 108 applications were approved, representing more than 44 million live aquatic organisms of 11 different species.

Origin

Introductions and transfers may occur within a province, between provinces, and into Canada from another country. Of the total number of approved applications in New Brunswick, approximately:

• 92% were for movements within the province
• 6% were for movements from another province
• 2% were for movements into New Brunswick from another country

Purpose

Of the total number of approved applications in New Brunswick, approximately:

• 40% were aimed at aquaculture
• 25% were aimed at enhancement
• 24% were aimed at research
• 7% were aimed at public display
• 4% were for other purposes

Types of aquatic organisms

Of the total number of approved applications in New Brunswick, approximately:

• 65% were for freshwater finfish
• 19% were for marine shellfish
• 16% were for marine finfish

Most proposed movements were for Atlantic Salmon.

Newfoundland and Labrador - Reporting on Introductions and Transfers

In 2017, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Introductions and Transfers Committee received 86 applications to intentionally move live aquatic organisms to fish rearing facilities or fish bearing waters. All 86 applications were approved, representing more than 31 million live aquatic organisms of 30 different species.

Origin

Introductions and transfers may occur within a province, between provinces, and into Canada from another country. Of the total number of approved applications in Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately:

• 71% were for movements within the province
• 27% were for movements from another province
• 2% were for movements from another country

Purpose

Of the total number of approved applications in Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately:

• 77% were aimed at aquaculture
• 19% were aimed at research
• 4% were aimed at public display

Types of aquatic organisms

Of the total number of approved applications in Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately:

• 50% were for marine shellfish
• 31% were for marine finfish
• 14% were for freshwater finfish
• 4% were for crustaceans
• 1% were for other purposes

Most proposed movements were for Atlantic Salmon and Blue Mussel.

Nova Scotia - Reporting on Introductions and Transfers

In 2017, Nova Scotia Introductions and Transfers Committee received 107 applications to intentionally move live aquatic organisms to fish rearing facilities or fish bearing waters. Of these, 92 applications were approved, representing over 63 million live aquatic organisms of 15 different species.

Origin

Introductions and transfers may occur within a province, between provinces, and into Canada from another country. Of the total number of approved applications in Nova Scotia, approximately:

• 58% were for movements within the province
• 27% were for movements from another province
• 15% were for movements into Nova Scotia from another country

Purpose

Of the total number of approved applications in Nova Scotia, approximately:

• 70% were aimed at aquaculture
• 22% were aimed at research
• 5% were aimed at enhancement
• 3% were for other purposes

Types of aquatic organisms

Of the total number of approved applications in Nova Scotia, approximately:

• 46% were for freshwater finfish
• 37% were for marine shellfish
• 16% were for marine finfish
• 1% were for freshwater mollusc

Most proposed movements were for Atlantic Salmon, American Oyster, and Rainbow Trout.

Ontario - Reporting on Introductions and Transfers

In 2017, Ontario’s Introductions and Transfers Committee received three applications to intentionally import live aquatic organisms to fish rearing facilities or fish bearing waters. All applications were approved, representing approximately 400 live aquatic organisms of six different species.

This total does not include nearly ten million fish moved under the provincial stocking program which is conducted either by staff of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry or is permitted by the Ministry.

Origin

Introductions and transfers may occur within a province, between provinces, and into Canada from another country. Of the total number of approved applications in Ontario, approximately:

• 67% were for movements from another province
• 33% were for movements into Ontario from another country

Purpose

Of the total number of approved applications in Ontario, approximately:

• 67% were aimed at research
• 33% were aimed at public display

Types of aquatic organisms

Of the total number of approved applications in Ontario, approximately:

• 67% were for freshwater finfish
• 33% were for marine finfish

Most proposed movements were for Atlantic Salmon.

Prince Edward Island - Reporting on Introductions and Transfers

In 2017, Prince Edward Island’s Introductions and Transfers Committee received 162 applications to intentionally move live aquatic organisms to fish rearing facilities or fish bearing waters. Of these, 154 applications were approved, representing nearly 78 million live aquatic organisms of 10 different species.

Origin

Introductions and transfers may occur within a province, between provinces, and into Canada from another country. Of the total number of approved applications in Prince Edward Island, approximately:

• 72% were for movements within the province
• 25% were for movements from another province
• 3% were for movements into Prince Edward Island from another country

Purpose

Of the total number of approved applications in Prince Edward Island, approximately:

• 68% were aimed at aquaculture
• 19% were aimed at processing
• 11% were aimed at research
• 2% were aimed at enhancement

Types of aquatic organisms

Of the total number of approved applications in Prince Edward Island, approximately:

• 86% were for marine shellfish
• 11% were for freshwater finfish
• 3% were for marine finfish

Most proposed movements were for Blue Mussel and American Oyster.

Quebec - Reporting on Introductions and Transfers

Quebec has two Introductions and Transfers Committees: one for marine applications and the other for freshwater. The marine committee is chaired by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the freshwater committee is chaired by the Department of Forests, Wildlife, and Parks of the Province of Quebec.

Marine Introductions and Transfers

In 2017, Quebec’s Marine Introductions and Transfers Committee received 7 applications to intentionally move live aquatic organisms to fish rearing facilities and fish bearing waters. All 7 applications were approved, representing nearly 3 million live aquatic organisms of 8 different species.

Origin

Introductions and transfers may occur within a province, between provinces, and into Canada from another country. Of the total number of approved marine applications in Quebec, approximately:

• 57% were for movements from another province
• 43% were for movements into Quebec marine waters from another country

Purpose

Of the total number of approved marine applications in Quebec, approximately:

• 71% were aimed at research
• 29% were aimed at aquaculture

Types of aquatic organisms

Of the total number of approved marine applications in Quebec, all were for marine shellfish.

Most proposed movements were for American Oyster.

Freshwater Introductions and Transfers Committee

In 2017, Quebec’s freshwater Introductions and Transfers Committee received three applications to intentionally move live aquatic organisms to fish rearing facilities and fish bearing waters. Of these applications, none were approved.

Saskatchewan - Reporting on Introductions and Transfers

In 2017, Saskatchewan’s Introductions and Transfers Committee received 32 applications to intentionally import live aquatic organisms to fish rearing facilities or fish bearing waters. All applications were approved, representing approximately 3 million live aquatic organisms of seven different species. These totals do not include fish that were moved as part of the provincial stocking program, which are considered routine, low risk movements that are not reviewed by the Committee.

Origin

Introductions and transfers may occur within a province, between provinces, and into Canada from another country. Of the total number of approved applications in Saskatchewan, approximately:

• 28% were for movements from another province
• 72% were for movements into Saskatchewan from another country

Purpose

Of the total number of approved applications in Saskatchewan, approximately:

• 59% were aimed at research
• 38% were aimed at aquaculture
• 3% were aimed at enhancement

Types of aquatic organisms

Most proposed movements were for Rainbow Trout.

Yukon - Reporting on Introductions and Transfers

In 2017, Yukon’s Introductions and Transfers Committee received 15 applications to intentionally move live aquatic organisms to fish rearing facilities or fish bearing waters. All applications were approved, representing over 500,000 live aquatic organisms of four different species.

Origin

Introductions and transfers may occur within a province, between provinces, and into Canada from another country. Of the total number of approved applications in Yukon, approximately:

• 87% were for movements within the province
• 13% were for movements from another province

Purpose

Of the total number of approved applications in Yukon, approximately:

• 40% were aimed at education
• 40% were aimed at enhancement
• 13% were aimed at aquaculture
• 7% were aimed at public display

Types of aquatic organisms

Of the total number of approved applications in Yukon, approximately:

• 80% were for marine finfish
• 20% were for freshwater finfish