Quebec Region

The Quebec Region of Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to working with stakeholders, the local community and First Nations in its efforts to protect the species at risk in this region.

Quebec Region success stories

An Educational Kit for the Observation
of Marine Mammals at Risk in the St. Lawrence

Patrol Project in Quebec Aids Copper Redhorse Recovery

Public Consultations

An important part of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) is consulting with stakeholders and members of the public to solicit their opinions and feedback. Please consult our Public Consultations page to find out about current consultations and how you can get involved.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada recently sought public input in the Quebec region on the following aquatic species at risk:

• St. Lawrence Estuary striped bass
• Bridle shiner
• Basking shark (Atlantic population)
• Spiny dogfish (Atlantic population)
• Blue whale (Atlantic population)
• Harbour seal (Lacs des Loups Marins subspecies)
• Spring cisco
• Lake sturgeon