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Comment on modifying the Fisheries Act Applications for Authorization Regulations

Current status: Closed
Opened on April 3, 2019, and will close to new input on May 3, 2019

Feedback is being sought on proposed modifications to the Applications for Authorization under Paragraph 35(2)(b) of the Fisheries Act Regulations (the Applications for Authorization Regulations).

How to participate

Review the discussion paper posted online. Comments can be submitted through email.

Context

Bill C-68, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence, was tabled on February 6, 2018. It proposes to restore lost protections and incorporate modern safeguards to the Fisheries Act to:

We must be prepared to make regulatory changes to ensure alignment with the proposed changes to the Fisheries Act if they receive Royal Assent. This includes modifying the existing Applications for Authorization Regulations if the proposed changes come into force.

Purpose of feedback

We need your feedback to help us refine the proposed modifications to these regulations.

Who is the focus of this engagement

This discussion paper seeks comments from:

Discussion questions

This paper contains proposed modifications to the Applications for Authorization Regulations. Send us your thoughts on the following topics:

It’s important that you provide input on this discussion paper, as draft regulations will not be pre-published in Part I of the Canada Gazette.The final Applications for Authorization Regulations will be published in Part II of the Canada Gazette if Bill C-68 receives Royal Assent.

Related information

Contact us

Ecosystem Management Directorate
Mail stop: 10W-085
200 Kent St
Ottawa ON K1A 0E6
Email: FPP-PPP.XNCR@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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