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On June 29, 2012, the Fisheries Act was amended. Policy and regulations are now being developed to support the new fisheries protection provisions of the Act (which are not yet in force). The existing guidance and policies continue to apply. For more information, see Changes to the Fisheries Act.

Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects and the Fisheries Act

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Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects and the Fisheries Act Purpose of This Document Proponent Responsibilities in Developing and Submitting Infrastructure Funding Proposals DFO Review and Approval of Infrastructure Project Proposals Review Under Canada's Fisheries Act? Project Review by DFO Project Approval Decisions Under the Fisheries Act Follow-up and Monitoring Appendix A : Information Submission Requirements for Projects Reviewed by DFO Appendix B : Developing and Implementing a Compensation Plan for a HADD Authorized Under the Fisheries Act Appendix C : National List of Operational Statements for Activities with Low Risk to Fish and Fish Habitat Appendix D : DFO Regional Contacts
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On January 27, 2009 the federal government announced an increase in federal funding for infrastructure projects across Canada. The intent of the increased funding is to stimulate economic activity and to provide funding for projects that will be initiated in 2009 and 2010. Information on funding programs is available from Infrastructure Canada.

Any infrastructure project receiving federal funding must meet all federal regulatory requirements. This includes the requirements of the habitat protection provisions of the federal Fisheries Act. In accordance with federal government direction, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to facilitate project reviews that respect the timeframes for project funding and implementation identified by Infrastructure Canada while protecting fish and fish habitat.

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