According to the press communiqué of Canadian government an arrangement on new market access between Canada and China has been reached, opening up a significant new market for Canadian seal products. Minister Shea said that Chinese market holds great potential for the Canadian seal industry.
She also added that the opening of new market in China will support the thousands of Canadian families in coastal and northern communities who will directly benefit from this new market access arrangement with China. The Government of Canada worked closely with Chinese officials to establish the necessary export conditions for edible seal products. The new market access arrangement is a direct result of these negotiations.
Minister Shea told that China is the world’s largest consumer of fish and seafood. It is a market that represents great prospects for Canadian harvesters and processors and great growth potential for our exports. During her visit, Minister Shea also met with her counterpart from China’s State Oceanic Administration, following up on the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Canada and China on marine science cooperation. Both partners have agreed to hold the first meeting of the MOU joint committee during the summer of this year.
