Office of Partnership and Collaboration

DFO’s new Office of Partnership and Collaboration (OPC) works with Canada’s scientific community to:

• improve the development and application of science-based information and advice;
• strengthen Canada’s leadership standing in terms of ocean and freshwater science; and
• build networks for partnering and collaboration.

Part of the OPC’s role is to manage a new $5 million Partnership Fund that supports collaborative scientific initiatives undertaken with partner organizations. Currently, the OPC is engaging with members of the larger scientific community and other aquatic science stakeholders to explore ways to share knowledge, expertise and infrastructure in support of:

• science data collection, integration, and access;
• ocean and freshwater monitoring;
• science that furthers ocean literacy; and
• managing, conserving and promoting our ocean and freshwater resources.

Connect with us

• Follow us @FishOceansCAN
• OPC-BPC@dfo-mpo.gc.ca