[6] Ashfield co-chaired the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) in Victoria, British Columbia in 2012.
Ministers discussed a range of issues such as aquaculture, aquatic invasive species, and protecting Canada's fisheries.
[7] In March 2013, Ashfield faced criticism for a photo-op during which he remarked to the teenage daughter of a constituent, "Grace, you’re a great cook.
In October 2012, Ashfield had a heart attack and temporarily gave his role to then National Revenue Minister Gail Shea.
[10] The Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick officially announced Keith Ashfield's death in the early afternoon of April 22, 2018.