Notice of Intent with Respect to Regulations for Fish Pathogens and Pest Treatment

The purpose of this Notice is to outline Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) intentions to develop regulations under the Fisheries Act to support responsible treatment and control of fish pathogen and pests in aquaculture facilities and under the Health of Animals Act. The regulations under consideration would provide greater clarity and coherence with respect to federal environmental regulatory measures in the management of aquatic animal health and welfare.

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This Notice does not replace prepublication of the proposed regulations in Canada Gazette, Part I or DFO’s duty to consult with the affected and interested parties as part of the regulatory process.

DFO is committed to protecting and advancing the public interest by working with Canadians and other governments to ensure that regulatory activities result in sustainable use of aquatic resources and the greatest overall benefit to current and future generations of Canadians.

Any comments must be received in writing within 30-days of publication of this notice to the Manager, Aquaculture Management Directorate, Program Policy, Stewardship Unit, Fisheries and Oceans, 200 Kent Street, 14th floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E6.

Comments can also be sent via email to: fpptr-rtppp@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.