Agriculture and seafood statistics

To support the agriculture and seafood industry and consumers, government collects and produces statistical information on industry performance, market and trade analyses, sector  and regional profiles.

Census of Agriculture

Statistics Canada releases a Census of Agriculture including physical, economic, social and environmental characteristics of the agriculture of Canada every five years. The most recent publication is from 2021.

• Learn about Census of Agriculture

Agriculture and seafood statistics publications

Annual production statistics are available for the agriculture and seafood sectors.

• Learn about agriculture and seafood statistics publications

Reporting requirements

All producers of B.C. seafood must submit reports on their operations to the Ministry of Agriculture under the Fish & Seafood Act. These reports supply statistical data on the socioeconomic performance of the industry.

• Learn about seafood reporting requirements