40
Years Stewarding Arctic Waters

– What Sustainability Means to Us

The Ocean Is Our
Livelihood and Identity.

For Inuit, the sea is more than a workplace. It is food, family, culture, and continuity. Every decision we make at QFC is weighed against one question — will this protect the ocean for the next generation?

We balance harvesting with preservation. We choose long-term responsibility over short-term gain. And we do it together with the communities, scientists, and regulators that share these waters with us.

100%

Inuit-Owned

Always

Quota-Based

$M+

Reinvested Locally

– Our Core Pillars

Four Commitments.
One Ocean.

Our sustainability framework is built on four interconnected pillars — each grounded in science, culture, and accountability.

Sustainable Harvesting

Sustainable Harvesting

Quota-based, science-led practices that protect Arctic fish stocks for the long term.

Ocean Responsibility

Ocean Responsibility

Selective gear, low-impact methods and rigorous compliance with marine protections.

Resource Protection

Resource Protection

Active stewardship of Nunavut’s marine ecosystems alongside Inuit knowledge holders.

Future Generations

Future Generations

Investing today in the people, the species and the waters of tomorrow.

– Science-Led Stewardship

Decisions Built
on Evidence.

Every haul is the result of years of stock science, regulatory collaboration and on-water observation. We don’t guess — we measure, we monitor, and we adjust.

Sustainable Quotas

Sustainable Quotas

Annual harvest limits set by Fisheries and Oceans Canada based on stock assessments — never exceeded.

Marine Conservation

Marine Conservation

Habitat-aware harvesting, gear refinement and continuous bycatch monitoring across all vessels.

Industry Partnerships

Industry Partnerships

Active collaboration with NWMB, DFO, research institutions and fellow Inuit-owned operators.

– Real Impact

Measured.
Verified. Transparent.

Sustainability without numbers is just a slogan. Here is how our commitments translate into measurable performance.

– Reports & Insights

Reports &
Transparency.

Explore our latest reports detailing operational excellence, Inuit employment, and our commitment to sustainable Arctic fisheries.

Latest

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2024 – 2025

Annual Report

Full-year financial, operational and community performance overview.

Sustainability

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2024

Sustainability Highlights

Our commitments and progress in marine stewardship and conservation.

Community

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2024

Community Impact Summary

Training, jobs and reinvestment across Nunavut communities.

– Our Promise

Protecting Today.
Preserving Tomorrow.

Every vessel, every quota, every partnership — built for the generations who will inherit these waters.

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