A modernized Fisheries Act for Canada
On June 21, 2019 Canada modernized the Fisheries Act. Find out what it means for you.
On August 28th, 2019 provisions of the new Fisheries Act came into force including new protections for fish and fish habitat in the form of standards, codes of practice, and guidelines for projects near water.
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Canada is home to many species of fish and an abundance of water
We love them for many reasons
The Government of Canada is protecting our fish and our waters
We’re modernizing the Fisheries Act
Helping us to safeguard fish and protect the environment
For the benefit of future generations
Introducing the modernized Act
Changes to the Fisheries Act will help:
- restore protections for fish and fish habitat
- enhance marine protection and habitat restoration
- improve management of projects
- preserve independent inshore fisheries
- strengthen Indigenous role in project reviews, monitoring and policy development
What the new Fisheries Act means for:
Promotes the recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership with Indigenous communities.
Clearer permitting and codes of practice for responsible development around fish and their habitat.
Supporting strong and independent inshore commercial fisheries in Atlantic Canada and Quebec.
Restores protections, like the prohibition against the harmful alteration, disruption, and destruction of fish habitat.
New measures support restoration of damaged habitat and rebuilding of fish stocks.
Fisheries Act enforcement
Over 600 fishery officers across Canada will enforce the changes to the Fisheries Act through education and increased monitoring.
What we heard from you
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2163 Canadians registered online
5438 completed e-workbooks
Over 170 meetings with Indigenous groups
Over 200 Indigenous group submissions
Over 200 letters to the Minister
We modernized the Fisheries Act using feedback from stakeholders, partners and Indigenous peoples that we received through online public consultation, in-person meetings and written submissions.
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