Consultation on Let’s Talk Fish Habitat

Restoring lost protections and incorporating modern safeguards into the Fisheries Act.

What we heard

Consultation has been at the core of our review. Proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act were done with the views of Canadians in mind.

• Public summary
• Indigenous groups and resource management boards

Why

We wanted feedback on:

• the fisheries protection provisions of the Fisheries Act
• how to restore lost protections and incorporate modern safeguards through legislative, policy and program changes

Who

This consultation sought comments from:

• industry
• the public
• stakeholders
• Indigenous peoples
• provincial and territorial governments

What

This consultation asked for feedback on:

• partnering and collaboration
• regulatory and compliance activities
• planning and integrated management
• monitoring and reporting back to Canadians

When and where

The consultation was available online in 2 phases, between:

1. October 18, 2016, and November 25, 2016
2. July 26, 2017, and September 11, 2017

Related information

• A Fisheries Act for the future
• Review of environmental and regulatory processes
• Government response to Parliamentary committee

Contact us

Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Minister's Office
200 Kent Street, Station 15N100
Ottawa ON K1A 0E6 Canada
Email: FPP-PPP.XNCR@dfo-mpo.gc.ca