The goal of the Canadian Lobster Council is to work in a collaborative way to address the issues facing the lobster industry and establish a long-term means of improving value to the entire industry.

For many years the lobster fishery has been Canada’s most valuable fishery and leading seafood exporter. It contributes to the livelihood of more harvesters than any other species and sustains more communities than any other species, including communities that are home to processing plants and holding facilities.

The lobster Summit held in October 2007 recognized the value and importance of the lobster industry to Atlantic Canada. Among other things, it recommended establishing a body to address the industry’s key issues. The result has been the estabishment of the Lobster Council of Canada.