Welcome to Fisheries and Oceans Canada Public Consultations site!

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to providing information and opportunities for Canadians to become meaningfully involved in its decision-making process regarding priorities, policies and programs.

By sharing information and considering the perspectives of a range of Canadians, stakeholders and experts, the Department enhances the quality, transparency, and accountability of its decisions.

The need to provide opportunities for public involvement and engaging Canadians more effectively are key areas of importance for the Government of Canada.  Consultations are one way that Fisheries and Oceans Canada seeks input and feedback from Canadians on a variety of issues that affect their daily lives.

About Consultations
List of Consultations by Region
Resources
Related Links

About Consultations

1. What is a Consultation?
2. What is the purpose of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Public Consultations site?
3. Who do I contact if I have a question or would like more information about a particular consultation?
4. Will this site collect any personal information?

1. What is a Consultation?
                         

A consultation is an interactive process seeking direct participation and/or feedback from the public on a range of issues and government decisions.  They can involve both individual citizens and stakeholder organizations.

Consultations can be conducted by various methods, including: written submissions, web postings, focus groups, round tables, workshops, advisory council, e-workbook, or even public meetings involving hundreds of people.

2. What is the purpose of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Public Consultations site?

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Consultations site has three key objectives as provided by the Government of Canada’s Consultations site:

1. To enhance public awareness of Fisheries and Oceans consultation activities;
2. To provide opportunities for Canadians to participate in the Department’s consultations, in any forum.
3. To develop the Department’s capacity to engage Canadians online and contribute to the broader improved management of government consultations across all departments.

3. Who do I contact if I have a question or would like more information about a particular Consultation?

Using the links provided in the ‘Consultations by Region’ toolbox, each regional office at Fisheries and Oceans Canada will have appropriate contact information and information specific to consultations occurring within their own region.

4. Will this site collect any personal information?

List on Consultations by Region

Pacific Region
(http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/index-eng.htm)

2010 – 2011

April | May | June | July | August | September

October | November | December | January | Febuary | March

Central & Arctic Region

2010 – 2011

April | May | June | July | August | September

October | November | December | January | Febuary | March

Quebec Region

2010 – 2011

April | May | June | July | August | September

October | November | December | January | Febuary | March

Gulf Region

2010 – 2011

April | May | June | July | August | September

October | November | December | January | Febuary | March

Maritimes Region

2010 – 2011

April | May | June | July | August | September

October | November | December | January | Febuary | March

Newfoundland & Labrador Region
(http://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/e0008070)

2010 – 2011

April | May | June | July | August | September

October | November | December | January | Febuary | March

Resources

Consultation Framework for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (2004)
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/282187.pdf

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Acts, Orders and other Acts of interest
(http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/resources-ressources-eng.htm)

Guidelines for Effective Regulatory Consultations
(http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/ri-qr/documents/gl-ld/erc-cer/erc-cer00-eng.asp)

Related Links

Fisheries and Oceans Canada:

Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat, Science Advisory Schedule
(http://www.meds-sdmm.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/csas/applications/events/eventIndex_e.asp)

Aquatic Species at Risk – Public Consultations
(http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/consultations-eng.htm)

Government of Canada

Aboriginal Canada Portal
(http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/eng/index.html)

Canada Gazette
(http://www.gazette.gc.ca/)

Consulting with Canadians
(www.consultingcanadians.gc.ca)

Species at Risk Public Registry
(http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca)

Other Government Departments

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
(http://www.agr.gc.ca/)

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
(http://www.acee-ceaa.gc.ca)

Environment Canada
(www.ec.gc.ca)

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
(www.ainc-inac.gc.ca)

Privy Council
(www.pco-bcp.gc.ca)

Justice Canada
(www.justice.gc.ca)

Transport Canada
(www.tc.gc.ca)

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
(www.tbs-sct.gc.ca)