Minister Shea informed that David Balfour was appointed as Government Commissioner and Head of Canada’s Delegation at the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO). She told that Balfour has accepted to serve as Canadian Commissioner and Head of Delegation to NAFO.
It is opined that Balfour’s considerable experience and his in-depth knowledge of the complex issue of international fisheries will continue to prove important assets for Canada. NAFO was founded in 1979 as a regional fisheries management organization made up of 12 Contracting Parties. It is responsible for the management of nine fish species of the Northwest Atlantic, in international waters outside Canada’s 200 mile limit. The Government Commissioner to NAFO is the head of the Canadian delegation that represents Canada at the organization.
It is said that Balfour holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) from Carleton University and is a Certified General Accountant. He has published articles in the Journal of World Fisheries Congress and the Policy Options journal. Currently Balfour is serving as Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, at Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
