Strengthening the Inshore Regulations - Introduction

Illustrated graphic titled “Fleet Separation Policy.” On the left side, a fishing vessel sits on blue water with a stylized worker aboard wearing safety gear; a large label on the boat reads “Harvester.” On the right side, a yellow industrial building with smokestacks represents a processing facility and is labeled “Processor.” Between the boat and the building is a tall chain‑link fence, visually separating the two sides. The image emphasizes the division between harvesting and processing activities.

Stylized graphic showing a small fishing vessel on the water. A single owner-operator is seated at the helm, emphasizing personal operation. The title at the top reads “Owner Operator Policy,” and the text below the boat states “must fish personally,” conveying the policy requirement visually.

Stylized graphic with the title “Preserving the Independence of the Inshore Fleet in Canada’s Atlantic Fisheries (PIIFCAF)” at the top. Below the title is an icon of a document labeled “Controlling Agreement,” crossed out by a red circle with a diagonal line, visually representing a prohibition on controlling agreements.

Stylized illustration showing a fishing licence icon on the left and a folder labeled “Wholly Owned Company” on the right, connected by an arrow. Inside the folder is a single fisher wearing a bucket hat, representing the licence holder. Text beneath the graphic reads “sole shareholder,” indicating that the licence is issued to a wholly owned company controlled by one individual.

Illustration showing a person holding a licence card, surrounded by icons representing fishing activities and outcomes, including a fish on a line, a fishing vessel, a ship wheel, and an exchange of money, indicating the use of a licence to fish, operate a vessel, and generate income.

Blue-toned illustration of a fishing boat on open water with several crew members working together to hoist a net using deck machinery and stow containers, while another person points toward graphic icons above the deck representing scheduling, geographic location, and team coordination.

Illustration titled “Control or influence” showing a fisher holding a fishing licence beside a lender holding a loan agreement. Arrows from the loan point to decisions controlled by the lender, including when to fish, where to fish, how to fish, and with whom to fish, illustrating lender influence over fishing activities.

Illustration of two people on a fishing vessel transferring a licence document. One individual in fishing gear hands a “Licence” paper to another person (a new entrant) at the wheel of the boat, with fishing equipment and a catch of fish visible in the background, representing the transfer of a fishing licence from one generation to the next.

Illustration of a person in fishing attire considering how to run a fishing enterprise. The person is shown beside a clipboard labeled “Running the Enterprise,” with surrounding thought bubbles depicting key factors such as business growth, operating a vessel, financial considerations, and regulatory obligations.