An Act Respecting the Mérite National in Fisheries and Aquaculture, (RSQ, c M-11.2). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Québec Document type Legislation Date 1985 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Marine fisheries Research Non-commercial fishing Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract Section 1 of the above-mentioned Act establishes that the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food may promote and recognize excellence in fisheries and aquaculture through the granting of awards, honours or rewards following the holding of competitions. To that end, the Minister shall organize a "mérite national competition" in fisheries and aquaculture for the whole or for part of Québec. The text consists of 12 sections and 1 Schedule. Full text English Website www.gouv.qc.ca