Forward Regulatory Plan 2012-2014

This plan provided information on regulatory proposals that Fisheries and Oceans Canada expects to bring forward over the next two years. It also identifies public consultation opportunities and a departmental contact point for each regulatory initiative.

Proposed Regulatory Initiatives

Aquaculture

• Aquaculture Activities Regulations

Aquatic Invasive Species

• Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations

Fisheries Management

• Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985, the Pacific Fishery Regulations, 1993, and the Fishery (General) Regulations (amendments to remove requirements for Government to issue tags and validation tabs)
• British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996 (Omnibus amendments)
• British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996 (Halibut No-fee Licence)
• Coastal Fishery Protection Regulations (Amendments to address changes to the NAFO Conservation and Enforcement Measures)
• Coastal Fishery Protection Regulations (Port State Measures)
• Fishery (General) Regulations (Observers at Sea)
• Inuit Domestic Fishery (Amendments to various regulations under the Fisheries Act)
• Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations
• Northwest Territories Fishery Regulations (One day licence)
• Pacific Aquaculture Regulations (Establishment of licence fees)
• Pacific Fishery Regulations (addition of sardines)
• Pacific Fishery Regulations (Schedule VIII)

Fisheries Protection

• Application for Authorization under Paragraph 35(2)(b) of the Fisheries Act Regulations

Marine mammals

• Marine Mammal Regulations (Whale Watching provisions)

Marine Protected Areas

• Marine Protected Areas

Small Craft Harbours

• Fishing and Recreational Harbours Regulations, Schedule 1

Species at Risk (aquatic)

• Species at Risk Act (Listing Decisions for aquatic species - Batch 8)
• Species at Risk Act (Orders for the critical habitat of aquatic species listed under the Species at Risk Act)

Miscellaneous Amendments

• Miscellaneous Amendments to regulations made under the Fisheries Act and Oceans Act

For more information

• The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management
• The Red Tape Reduction Action Plan
• The Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.