Book 2, Tab B1 - Key domestic partners and stakeholders
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- Provinces and territories
- Indigenous peoples and communities
- Fishing and aquaculture industries
- ENGOs
- Resource industries
- Marine stakeholders
Provinces and territories
- Jurisdiction over fisheries, habitat, and ocean space is complex and sometimes shared
- Bilateral relationships linked to geography and jurisdiction (e.g., inland vs coastal)
- Collaborative mechanisms in place to deliver on shared priorities (i.e., fish funds)
Key stakeholders
- Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM) – represents all jurisdictions
- Eastern Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (EFAM) – represents NB, NS, NL, PEI, QC
Organizational context
- Federal jurisdiction(marine waters and habitat)
- P/T jurisdiction (inland fisheries)
- Established bilateral mechanisms, MOUs, etc.
Priorities
- Fisheries Act implementation
- Marine conservation agenda
- Trade and market access
- Inland and recreational fishing
- Aquatic invasive species
- Federal aquaculture legislation
Emerging priorities: labour, climate change, sector growth and innovation, seafood labelling
Indigenous peoples and communities
First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and peoples across Canada
- Active and comprehensive relationship with Indigenous groups across the country
- Relationship is evolving through our approach to reconciliation
- Fisheries and marine issues central to many treaty and negotiating tables
Key stakeholders
- National Indigenous Organizations (NIOs)
- AFN (First Nation), MNC (Metis), ITK (Inuit)
- Regional and Community Organizations
- Issue-specific Indigenous organizations (e.g., National Aboriginal Council on Species at Risk)
Organizational context
- Permanent Bilateral Mechanisms with NIOs
- Multilateral (NIOs part of FPT ministerial table)
- Over 60 negotiating tables across Canada
- Indigenous entities (over 200) funded through programming
- Wildlife Management Boards
Priorities
- Implementation of 25 modern treaties
- Expanded access to fisheries resources
- Greater role in decision-making related to fisheries, oceans, marine issues
- Ongoing implementation of Moderate Livelihood
- UNDA Action Plan Initiatives
- Co-management, co-design, and co-delivery of Indigenous programs
- Implementation of United Nations Declaration for on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
- Capacity building
Fishing and Aquaculture Industries
- Fisheries and aquaculture stakeholders vary widely in size and degree of organization
- Organized through national, regional, and community-level associations
- Local fishing associations highly integrated in our fisheries management processes
Key stakeholders
- Canadian Independent Fishers Federation
- Fisheries Council of Canada
- Association of Professional Fishermen from Southern Gaspésie, Maritime Fishermen’s Union, B.C Seafood Alliance, Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association, Fish Food and Allied Workers
- Community associations (e.g., Grand Manan, NB)
- Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA)
Organizational context
- East-coast fishery: defined by smaller independent operators, many associations as well as vertically integrated offshore with significant Indigenous ownership
- West-coast fishery: typically, highly concentrated, vertically integrated (fewer players)
- Aquaculture: one national industry association; provincial role
Priorities
- Fisheries – access and allocation decisions; finite resources, fully subscribed
- Oceans – marine conservation; balancing environmental and economic interests
- Aquaculture – enabling sector growth and social licence with legislative/regulatory certainty
ENGOs
- Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (ENGOs) advocate for fisheries sustainability, conservation and environmental protection
- Emphasis on addressing regulatory gaps, science, restoration, and public outreach
- Can also be partners in delivery (e.g. Pacific Salmon Foundation, Atlantic Salmon Federation)
Key stakeholders
- Oceana Canada and Oceans North
- Oceans North
- World Wildlife Fund Canada
- Canadian Wildlife Federation
- Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Organizational context
- Largely organized at the national-level in environmental and science portfolios
- Several active regional organizations on both coasts (i.e., fisheries, habitat, restoration)
Priorities
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- Marine conservation targets (oceans agenda)
- Clean oceans, freshwater ecosystems
- Protection for aquatic species at risk
- Fisheries habitat restoration
- Robust science and research programs
Resource industries
- Advocates for responsible growth of resource-based industries
- Balancing economic competitiveness with environmental protection
- Highly engaged in our legislative and regulatory agenda (i.e., Fisheries Act)
Key stakeholders
- Canadian Electricity Association
- Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
- Mining Association of Canada
- Canadian Hydropower Association
Organizational context
- Largely organized at the national-level
- Represent industry-wide interests in environmental, natural resource portfolios
- Bilateral mechanisms (MOUs) in place
Priorities
- Regulatory certainty and timely approval for projects balancing economic priorities with environmental protection (e.g. development of critical minerals)
- New Fisheries Act implementation
- New Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
- Impact Assessment Act
- Offshore oil and gas development
- Marine conservation regime
- Mutually beneficial Indigenous partnerships
Marine stakeholders
- Transport Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada have distinct but interrelated responsibilities for the management of marine transportation safety
- Stakeholders can be shipping companies, vessel users, communities (marine search and rescue, aids to navigation, oil spill clean-up)
- Several shipyards currently engaged in coast guard fleet expansion
Key stakeholders
- Shipping Federation of Canada
- Canadian Shipowners Association
- Shipyards and Port Authorities
Organizational context
- Several key associations at national-level
- Canadian Marine Advisory Councils – established TC/DFO bodies for marine transportation safety, environmental protection
Priorities
- Safe and accessible marine shipping and transportation routes
- Enhanced icebreaking capacity and services
- Oceans Protection Plan (implementing world-leading marine safety system, oil spill response, local emergency response capacity)
- Fleet expansion, including efficient and transparent vessel procurement processes
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