Get a comprehensive introduction to Canada's ocean economy—its industries, workforce, geographic hubs, and the sustainability challenges and opportunities ahead.
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Canada is a maritime nation. With the longest coastline in the world, a vast exclusive economic zone, and thriving industries from fisheries to offshore energy, Canada’s ocean economy is a critical driver of national and regional development—and a sector rich with opportunity for those entering it.
This introductory course provides a broad and engaging overview of Canada’s ocean economy. Learners will explore the major sectors that make up the blue economy—including fisheries, aquaculture, ocean technology, marine tourism, and offshore energy—and understand how these industries are distributed across the country’s diverse coastal regions. The course highlights emerging trends in marine innovation, workforce dynamics, and sustainability, while emphasizing the interconnections between ocean sectors and the importance of ecosystem stewardship.
Designed for early-career professionals or anyone seeking to understand the scope and diversity of Canada’s ocean industries, this course provides the industry context needed to navigate career opportunities, support informed decision-making, and engage meaningfully with colleagues and stakeholders across the sector.
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Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.