— July 12, 2010 —

NB Salmon Farmers Trigger Over Half Billion Dollars in Economic Activity Across Canada

St. George, NB – Based on three key indicators – GDP, employment and labour income a new socio-economic report commissioned by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans demonstrates how the Canadian aquaculture industry generates over $2 billion annually for the national economy with New Brunswick triggering over half a billion dollars of economic activity across Canada.
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