Fundian Channel-Browns Bank Area of Interest consultation
Current status: Open
Opened on April 5, 2018 and set to close on December 31, 2025.
Consultation and engagement
DFO is using multiple approaches to fully involve First Nations, Indigenous Peoples, other governments, the community, and relevant industries in the design of the proposed Fundian Channel-Browns Bank Area of Interest (AOI) MPA. In addition to established consultation processes for First Nations and the Province of Nova Scotia, a dedicated Advisory Committee was created to serve as a key platform for multi-sector engagement in the MPA establishment process. The purpose of the Advisory Committee was to serve as a forum to share information, exchange views, and provide advice on MPA design prior to designation. The Advisory Committee membership is provided below:
| Category | Organization |
|---|---|
| Federal Departments and Agencies | Environment and Climate Change Canada,
Canadian Wildlife Service Transport Canada Natural Resources Canada Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board Department of National Defense – Maritime Forces Atlantic |
| First Nations/Indigenous Peoples | Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office Membertou First Nation Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn Incorporated Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick Maritime Aboriginal Peoples Council The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq |
| Province of Nova Scotia | Intergovernmental Affairs Fisheries and Aquaculture Natural Resources and Renewables |
| Fishing industry | Nova Scotia Swordfishermen’s Association Atlantic Groundfish Council Clearwater Seafoods Seafood Producers Association of Nova Scotia Scotia Fundy Inshore Fishermen’s Association Shelbourne County <45’ Quota Group Inshore Fixed Gear (45-65’) Association SHQ Swordfish Harpoon Quota Society Yarmouth County Fixed Gear Association South West Nova Tuna Association |
| Oil and gas industry | Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers |
| Shipping industry | Shipping Federation of Canada |
| Environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) | Oceans North Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Nova Scotia Chapter Ecology Action Center |
| Academia | Dalhousie University |
Meeting schedule
| Date (YYYY-MM-DD) | Location | Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-21 | Dartmouth, NS | Fundy Channel-Browns Bank Area of Interest Advisory Committee |
| 2023-02-23/24 | Dartmouth, NS | Fundy Channel-Browns Bank Area of Interest Advisory Committee |
| 2022-11-03 | Virtual | Fundy Channel-Browns Bank Area of Interest Advisory Committee |
| 2022-06-23 | Virtual | Fundy Channel-Browns Bank Area of Interest Advisory Committee |
| 2021-12-01/02 | Virtual | Fundy Channel-Browns Bank Area of Interest Advisory Committee |
| 2021-06-23 | Virtual | Fundy Channel and Browns Bank Area of Interest Advisory Committee |
For further information contact us at MaritimesMPAs@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
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