Based in Cobourg, Ontario, Daniel Stechey established Canadian Aquaculture Systems Inc. in 1984 as a full-service consulting agency providing strategic advice for private ventures and governments. Daniel is a Certified Management Consultant. He possesses an extensive and multi-disciplinary skills set which, combined with his analytical and management expertise, are effective tools to enhance the competitiveness of CAS’ clientele.
From 1992-96, at the request of both Industry and the Government of Canada, Daniel served as the first Director of Aquaculture Policy for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). He was responsible for the development and delivery of policies, programs, and services to facilitate the sustainable expansion of commercial aquaculture in Canada. Daniel was the principal architect of the Federal Aquaculture Development Strategy. From 2000 through 2004 he also served as a Special Advisor to Canada’s Commissioner for Aquaculture Development.
He is the author/co-author of more than 200 technical, economic, policy and design reports. The latter encompass all aspects of aquaculture design, development and management including:
- Environmentally sustainable aquaculture
- Technical & operational performance assessments
- Market & economic reviews
- Strategic planning and development
- Aboriginal economic development
- Best Management Practices
- Risk assessment / management and crop insurance programming
- Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program renewal
- Processing plant operational reviews
- Reviews to assess insured losses
- Feasibility assessments and business planning
Highlights
- President, Canadian Aquaculture Systems, Inc. (1984-1992 / 1996-Present)
- Technical Advisor, SilverFin Capital Partners – 2009 to present
- Director, Aquaculture Policy, Fisheries & Oceans Canada, Ottawa (1992-1996)
- Member, Aquaculture Engineering Society
- Director, Canadian Aquaculture Producers’ Council (1988-92)
- Certified Management Consultant
- Master of Business Administration, University of Windsor
- Master of Engineering (Wastewater Treatment), University of Western Ontario
- Master of Science (Zoology), University of Western Ontario
- Certificate in Prawn Aquaculture, University of Hawaii
