Introductions and Transfers Program – Licences issued under Section 56 of the Fishery (General) Regulations (FGR)
Service standardsFootnote 1
Introductions and Transfer License Application Review as outlined in the National Code on Introductions and Transfers of Aquatic Organisms (Appendix 8: Services standards for routine movements).
- The Introductions and Transfers Committee will confirm receipt of application 5 business days after receipt of application.
- The Introductions and Transfers Committee will review application and inform applicant whether sufficient information has been provided 10 business days after receipt of application.
- For routine, low risk movements of live aquatic organisms, the decision-making authority or ITC (if delegated to do so) will issue a licence within 20 business days after receipt of a complete application.
Individual ITCs may set shorter service delivery times as standards for their jurisdiction.
Performance target
For each category, the target for achieving the corresponding standard is set at 80 per cent.
Performance results
| Standards | Target | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Introductions and Transfers Committee will confirm receipt of application | 5 business days after receipt of application. | 80% | 91% | 93% | 91% |
| The Introductions and Transfers Committee will review application and inform applicant whether sufficient information has been provided | 10 business days after receipt of application.Footnote 2 | 80% | 96% | 85% | 84% |
| For low risk movements of live aquatic organisms, the decision-making authority or Introductions and Transfers Committee will issue a licence | 20 business days after receipt of complete application. | 80% | 98% | 92% | 87% |
Applying for a Section 56 FGR authorization
Fisheries and Oceans Canada issues licences under Section 56 of the Fishery (General) Regulations to intentionally release and transfer live aquatic organisms into fish bearing waters or fish rearing facilities in all provinces and territories except Quebec (in freshwater), Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta where provincial officials authorize those activities.
To obtain an application to move an aquatic organism and learn more about the authorization process for Section 56 FGR where applicable, as well as other federal, provincial, and territorial authorizations to move aquatic organisms, please contact the Introductions and Transfers Committee in the province or territory where the organism will reside.
Service delivery feedback
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the National Introductions and Transfers Coordination Office: NITCO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Concerns or complaints regarding the Department`s ability to achieve its service standard should be submitted to the National Introductions and Transfers Coordination Office: NITCO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
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