Info Source: Sources of Federal Government and Employee Information

General information
Institutional programs and activities
- Core responsibility 1 - Fisheries
- Core responsibility 2 - Aquatic ecosystems
- Core responsibility 3 - Marine navigation (These programs and activities, and its related Class of Records have been transferred to the Department of National Defence)
- Core responsibility 4 - Marine operations and response (These programs and activities, and its related Class of Records have been transferred to the Department of National Defence)
- Internal services
Classes of personal information
Manuals
Additional information
Appendix A - List of personal information banks for DFO

General information

Introduction to Info Source

Info Source describes the programs and activities, and the information holdings related to programs and activities, of government institutions subject to the Access to Information Act to facilitate the right of access. It also provides individuals, including current and former employees of the Government of Canada, with relevant information to access personal information about themselves held by government institutions subject to the Privacy Act and to exercise their rights under the Privacy Act.

An index of institutions that are subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act is available centrally.

The Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act assign overall responsibility to the President of Treasury Board (as the designated Minister) for the government-wide administration of the legislation.

Background

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has existed as a department under various names, dating back to the birth of the country. Its mandate was established by the Constitution Act, 1867 and the 1868 Fisheries Act, which gave Parliament jurisdiction over “Sea, Coast and Inland Fisheries.”

In 1978, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Act established the current department and its responsibility to oversee coastal and inland fisheries, fishing and recreational harbours, hydrography and marine sciences and policies and programs respecting oceans.

Today, DFO has the lead federal role in managing Canada's fisheries and oceans resources and safeguarding its waters.

For more information on DFO's legislative foundation and how it reports to Parliament through the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, follow the links provided.

Responsibilities

Follow the links provided to read about DFO's mandate, program responsibilities and major policies.

Institutional programs and activities

Core responsibility 1 - Fisheries

Manage Canada’s fisheries, Indigenous fisheries programs, aquaculture activities and support commercial fishing harbours while applying relevant legislation.

Contributing to the Departmental Results: Enhanced relationships with, involvement of, and outcomes for Indigenous people; Canadian fisheries are sustainably managed; Fisheries, oceans and other aquatic ecosystems are protected from unlawful exploitation and interference; Scientific information on fisheries resources is available to inform management decisions.

1.1 Fisheries management

The Fisheries Management program administers Canada’s fisheries in consultation with Indigenous groups, federal departments, other levels of government, private industry and non-governmental stakeholders. The program promotes sustainability, allocating harvestable resources amongst Indigenous rights holders, commercial harvesters and recreational anglers. It derives authority from the Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act and related regulations and relies on scientific assessments to develop tools such as Integrated Fisheries Management Plans and Rebuilding Plans.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Commercial Fisheries Management

Description: Records include information related to licences issued to commercial fish harvesters and fishing vessels. As such, records include information related to commercial fishing licences and quotas that are issued consistent with management plans, licensing policies, legislative requirements and Indigenous, treaty and land claims obligations. In addition, records may include information related to prescribed fees for commercial fishing licences that are collected at the time of licence issuance.

Document types: Licences, allocations, notices to fish harvesters, policies, background papers, briefings, correspondence, records of decision, socio-economic analyses, legal opinions, legislation and regulations, Memoranda to Cabinet, presentations, publications, regulations and reports.

Disclosure summaries:

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Respecting the Coordination of Activities with Regards to Transportation Occurrences Between the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the Transportation Safety Board (TSB)

This MOU provides for the coordination of activities of TSB and DFO with respect to transportation occurrences (or incidents) as contemplated by section 17 of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act (CTAISB Act). Effective and efficient exchange of information, services and data is one of the main principles of this MOU. Subject to the CTAISB Act, the participants, upon a written request, share any relevant data that can assist with the interpretation of individual accidents, such as fishing activity, licensing, geographic and economic data regarding fisheries. All information exchanged is protected by the CTAISB Act and the Privacy Act.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Transport Canada (TC) regarding Safety at Sea of Commercial Fish Harvesters

This MOU is to provide a framework for cooperation between DFO and TC with regard to promoting safety at sea of commercial fish harvesters. The scope is limited to commercial fish harvesters. TC, DFO and CCG will all cooperate closely at the national and regional levels to promote safety culture amongst commercial fish harvesters and this includes exchange of information and consult with the objective of improving the safety of commercial fish harvesters at sea and develop safety goals and report progress at the Canadian Marine Advisory Council. With cooperation regard to fishing vessel safety, data sharing between departments are subject to the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act. Also joint or shared databases for DFO and TC fishing vessel registration information, and DFO fishing licenses, are subject to both Acts as well.

Record number: DFO EFM 400.1

Application and Licensing Process to Fish, Harvest or Relay in a Contaminated Area Personal Information Bank

Canada's Catch Certification Program Personal Information Bank

Commercial Fishing Registration Cards, Certificates, Permits and Licence Information Personal Information Bank

Dockside Monitoring Program Personal Information Bank

Financial Relief for Fishers Personal Information Bank

Fisheries Improvement Loan Program Personal Information Bank

Fishing Licence Appeal Boards Personal Information Bank

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

Ice Assistance Emergency Program Personal Information Bank

Marine Mammal Fishing Licences Personal Information Bank

Marine Mammal Transportation Licences (MMTL) Personal Information Bank

National Fisheries Intelligence Service Personal Information Bank

Possession and Export of Elver Licences Information Personal Information Bank

Seal Fishery Observation Licence to Observe a Seal Hunt Personal Information Bank

Vessel Monitoring Personal Information Bank

Violations under Canadian Fisheries and Fish Habitat Legislation Personal Information Bank

Wild Capture Fisheries Management Policies and Strategies

Description: Records include information relating to the coordination, development and analysis of the implementation of plans, policies, tools and mechanisms necessary, as determined through engagement processes and policy reviews, to support sustainable fisheries resources and a sustainable fisheries sector. The objective of this work is a national fisheries governance regime that is accountable, predictable and transparent to the people it governs, respects Indigenous treaty rights and promotes long-term sustainability and economic prosperity. The program provides a policy and governance framework to senior management at the national level, including the Minister, to direct and support fisheries decision-making initiatives. In addition, this program is responsible for all related business, human resources and corporate planning.

Document types: Memoranda, policy documents, discussion papers, strategies, guidelines, correspondence, presentations, meeting agendas, meeting reports, speeches, work plans, contracts, business planning, financial reports and legal opinions.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 401

Recreational Fisheries Management

Description: Records include information related to Recreational Fisheries. Recreational fisheries managers are important players in the development of Integrated Fisheries Management Plans and in ensuring that recreational fisheries interests are considered when allocation and other fisheries management decisions are made. Records include information related to the issuance of recreational fishing licences for tidal waters in British Columbia and for some species in marine waters of Atlantic Canada and Quebec. Information includes records related to partnerships, citizen-engagement and community stewardship and promoting public awareness about conservation and the sustainable use of fishery related resources.

Document types: Policies, memos, briefing notes, brochures, posters, meeting agendas and minutes, presentations, business plans, contracts, publications, licensing documents, Treasury Board submissions, memoranda to cabinet and notices to fish harvesters.

Disclosure summaries:

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Transport Canada (TC) regarding Safety at Sea of Food, Social and Ceremonial (FSC) and Recreational Fish Harvesters

The purpose of this MOU is to provide a framework for cooperation between DFO and TC to promote safety at sea of FSC and recreational fish harvesters. TC, DFO and CCG will work more closely to cooperate at a national and regional level to establish the promotion of a safety culture among FSC and recreational fish harvesters as well as exchange information and consult with the objective of improving safety at sea. With cooperation regarding to fishing vessel safety data sharing between TC, DFO and CCG that is subject to both the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act.

Record number: DFO EFM 400.2

Marine Mammal Fishing Licences Personal Information Bank

National Fisheries Intelligence Service Personal Information Bank

Nationally Regulated Recreational, Domestic, and Sport Fishing Personal Information Bank

Violations under Canadian Fisheries and Fish Habitat Legislation Personal Information Bank

Science Information in Support of Canadian Recreational Fisheries

Description: Records include information related to science in support of the recreational viability of Canadian fisheries. As such, records include information and advice on assessment techniques, fishery biology, abundance and distribution. In addition, records include scientific research and monitoring results, and peer reviewed advice which contribute to improved sustainability of fisheries resources and conservation.

Document types: Memoranda, reports, research documents, briefings, presentations, correspondence and media lines.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 302

Licence to Fish for Experimental, Scientific, Educational, Aquatic Invasive Species Control, or Public Display Purposes Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

1.2 Aboriginal programs and treaties (Indigenous Programs and Long-Term Fisheries and Marine Agreements)

The Aboriginal Programs and Treaties (APT) was established to build and maintain strong and stable relations with Indigenous groups and promotes fisheries-related economic opportunities for Indigenous communities; both of which are instrumental to maintaining a stable fisheries management regime with common and transparent rules for all. APT does this by supporting the involvement of Indigenous groups in the fishery where Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) manages the fishery and where land claims agreements have not been concluded. The latter intended specifically to serve three functions: management of fisheries for consumption, social and ceremonial purposes; collaborative management, by building the capacity required to engage in fishery management processes; and, conservation, through monitoring and reporting. This work is achieved through the following: Aboriginal fisheries contribution agreements, treaty and non-treaty fisheries negotiations and mandate development, strategic advice for the ongoing management of Aboriginal rights, Aboriginal programs and policies renewal; allocation policies, frameworks for the implementation of treaties and Reconciliation Agreements, fisheries-related consultation and engagement. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy, Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans management program, Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk program, Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, Reconciliation Agreements and Treaty Related Measures.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) - Program Administration

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy.

Description: Records include information related to the Indigenous Food, Social and Ceremonial (FSC) and communal commercial fisheries management activities and collaborative relationships supported by Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) programming. The information that is maintained is found in contribution agreements (e.g. budget details, contact information, activity descriptions, anticipated outcomes or results), recipient capacity assessments and recipient reports (financial and activity-based assessments and reports, fisheries management outcomes, Aboriginal fishery guardian reports, knowledge studies, monitoring or research results, etc.), among other documentation. A database is used to store and manage this data.

Document types: Recipient work plans, funding proposals, recipient capacity assessments, contribution agreements and related arrangements, e-mails, briefing notes, memoranda, correspondence, records of discussions/decisions, audits, evaluations and financial planning tables.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 402.1

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) - Program Administration

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM).

Description: Records include information related to collaborative aquatic resource and oceans management activities, governance and relationship building undertaken by Indigenous aggregate bodies via AAROM programming. The information that is maintained is found in contribution agreements (e.g. budget details, contact information, activity descriptions, anticipated outcomes or results), recipient capacity assessments and recipient reports (e.g. business plans, financial and activity-based assessments and reports, knowledge studies, monitoring or research results, etc.), among other documentation. A database is used to store and manage this data.

Document types: Program applications from recipients, proposal evaluations, recipient work plans, recipient capacity assessments, contribution agreements, e-mails, briefing notes, memoranda, correspondence, records of discussions/decisions, audits, evaluations and financial planning tables.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 402.2

Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (AFSAR) - Program Administration

Description: Records include information on capacity development and implementation activities related to the Species at Risk Act, as undertaken by Indigenous groups through AFSAR programming. The information that is maintained is found in recipient project proposals (applications), contribution agreements (e.g. budget details, contact information, activity descriptions, anticipated outcomes or results), recipient capacity assessments and recipient reports (e.g. financial and activity-based assessments and reports, knowledge studies, monitoring or research results) among other documentation. A database is used to store and manage this data.

Document types: Recipient project proposals, proposal evaluations, recipient work plans, recipient capacity assessments, contribution agreements, e-mails, briefing notes, memoranda, correspondence, records of discussions/decisions, audits, evaluations and financial planning tables.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 402.6

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Description: Records include information related to the commercial fisheries related activities of First Nation communities and aggregate bodies (vessels, licences, gear, priorities and plans). The information that is maintained could include contact information, aggregated training information, and correspondence information (oral, written and electronic). In addition, contribution agreement information (project activity, expenses, progress against plans, changes to level of maturity in business development planning and capacity and in co-management) is maintained. A web-based application updated by headquarters and regional personnel has been developed to capture, manage, and report on this data.

Document types: Background papers, briefings, contribution agreements, e-mails, correspondence, records of decision, evaluations, legal opinions, legislation, Memoranda to Cabinet, policies, presentations, publications, regulations, reports, statistics and Treasury Board submissions.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 402.4

Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Description: Records include information related to the commercial fisheries-related activities of First Nation communities and aggregate bodies, which is captured and reported on. The program also maintains information about expressions of interest by commercial licence holders (licences, vessels, gear, quota), resulting relinquishment agreements, contribution agreements, access agreements and the assessment of progress in the collaborative management of the resource. Records could also include information related to program performance indicators and management indicators (total access obtained and distributed, and key structures and processes funded by contribution agreements). Pacific Region has developed a network-based application utilizing an Access database and an Excel presentation and reporting tool to collect and report on process elements of the program.

Document types: Access agreements, background papers, briefings, contribution agreements, correspondence, records of decision, evaluations, e-mails, expressions of interest, legal opinions, legislation, Memoranda to Cabinet, policies, presentations, publications, regulations, relinquishment agreements, reports, statistics and Treasury Board submissions.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 402.5

Policy and Governance

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Strategies and Governance.

Description: Records include information gathered to establish advice on issues related to the application of Aboriginal rights, related policy, as well as new jurisprudence to fisheries management and fish harvesting, and to advise on Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements and Self-Government Agreements, participate in Treaty and non-treaty negotiations and ensure the implementation of Treaty and non-Treaty agreements. Records may contain information related to Aboriginal fishing issues programs and related policies; commercial fishing enterprises, fisheries governance, acquisition of Access Vessels and Gear (AVG), single allocations and Food, Social and Ceremonial (FSC) related information that is required to incorporate economic and cultural issues into negotiations and future proposals. Records may also include information relevant to fisheries governance status and changes to status, and to records of interactions including Contribution Agreements and or Grants with Indigenous Nations. Information is aggregated and detailed in regards to the Treaties and non-Treaty Agreements.

Document types: Comprehensive Land Claims and Self-Government Agreements background papers, briefings, Rights and Reconciliation Agreements/RIRDs, Contribution Agreements, correspondence, records of decision, evaluations, expressions of interest, legal opinions, legislation, Memoranda to Cabinet, policies, mandates, presentations, e-mails, publications, regulations, reports, tracking Treaty and non-treaty obligations, statistics, and Treasury Board Submissions.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 402.3

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 402.7

Reconciliation Agreements Program (RAP)

Description: Records include information relating to the administration of funds associated with negotiated reconciliation agreements. Retained information may include records pertaining to funding to acquire fisheries access, vessels, and gear associated with fisheries activities. Records may also include information involving funds to support Indigenous partners in implementing the obligations set out in reconciliation agreements, such as the collaborative management of fisheries resources. Fulfilling these reconciliation agreements on fisheries matters facilitates the ongoing efforts of the DFO to support the implementation of fisheries rights and interests of Indigenous peoples.

Document types: Contribution agreements, e-mails, correspondence, records of decision, evaluations, presentations, publications, reports, and statistics

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 402.8

1.3 Aquaculture management

The goal of Aquaculture Management is to contribute to an environmentally, economically and socially sustainable Canadian aquaculture sector. To achieve that goal, the Program leads and manages the Departmental regulatory frameworks. The Program derives its regulatory mandate from the Fisheries Act and also takes a lead role in regulatory management of aquaculture in British Columbia. In Prince Edward Island (PEI), DFO, together with the Province and industry, operates the PEI Aquaculture Leasing Management Board. In all provinces and territories, DFO builds partnerships with other federal and provincial/territorial departments for coordinating and implementing regulatory frameworks and management decisions. Partnerships are also maintained with Indigenous peoples and the aquaculture industry. The Program's regulation and policy development activities are supported by aquaculture research and peer-reviewed science advice carried out by the department.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Aquaculture - Program Management

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Aquaculture Management.

Description: Records include information relating to existing federal, provincial and territorial environmental or natural resources management regulations and policies that affect aquaculture management. It also includes federal-provincial analyses covering areas for the streamlining and improving of regulations. More specific items include: information on federal-provincial aquaculture regulatory management; an environmental risk management framework; new policies; regulatory amendments; annual benthic survey and drug and pesticide use reports collected from aquaculture operators under the authority of the Aquaculture Activities Regulations; and, tools to assist in regulatory decision making.

Document types: Quantitative data, discussion and consultation documents, working documents, contribution agreements, reports, inter-departmental decisions, cost-benefit analyses, legal opinions, regulations, policies, review reports, memos, scenario notes, briefing notes, business planning and performance management, workplans, presentations, agendas and reports, terms of reference, contracts, Memoranda of Understanding and email messages.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 403.1

Application and Licensing Process to Fish, Harvest or Relay in a Contaminated Area Personal Information Bank

Aquaculture Licensing Personal Information Bank

Introductions and Transfers of Live Aquatic Organisms Personal Information Bank

Prince Edward Island (PEI) Aquaculture Leasing Personal Information Bank

Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (closed program)

Note: This program closed on March 31, 2024.

Description: Records include information related to contribution funds provided to commercial enterprises including companies, individuals (self-employed); Indigenous organizations such as groups, associations, communities; and industry or professional associations to enhance the adoption of market-ready clean technologies into the day-to-day operations of existing aquaculture, wild capture fisheries or fish processing sectors to improve their environmental performance and global competitiveness. Records also include information on program management used internally at DFO.

Document types: Contribution agreements, applications, briefing notes, calls for proposals, e-mails, program management documents, proposal and application templates, project summaries, project completion reports, guidelines, financial reports, and photographs and videos.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 403.5

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

1.4 Salmonid enhancement program

The Salmonid Enhancement Program (SEP) supports achievement of departmental fisheries management objectives by producing salmon to enable commercial, recreational and aboriginal harvest, science-based stock assessment, and salmon conservation and rebuilding; as well as to support stewardship and education initiatives. Through targeted enhancement efforts on key stocks, SEP hatchery programs produce salmon which directly benefit arrangements under the Canada-United States Pacific Salmon Treaty and supports secure international market access for Canadian salmon products. The Salmon Habitat Restoration Program supports departmental fish production and aquatic ecosystems objectives through collaborative projects aimed at restoring and maintaining key salmon habitat in British Columbia and the Yukon. SEP works closely with the Fisheries Management Program, Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program, the Aquaculture Management Program and the Aquatic Animal Health and Biotechnology and Genomics programs. In addition, components of SEP are coordinated with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, as well as provincial, territorial, and municipal governments.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Community Involvement Program

Description: Records include information related to citizen participation in conservation activities through small to medium scale salmon hatchery fish production and enhancement partnerships with First Nations, community-based organisations, other governments and external parties. Records include information on: A) the Community Economic Development Program enhancement facilities operated under Contribution Agreement by local community organizations and First Nations; and B) the Public Involvement Program which provides technical assistance and seed funding to volunteer organizations and First Nations who undertake enhancement projects to conserve and protect salmon utilizing leveraged funds and donated expertise and equipment. Many of these projects also support school education and public awareness projects.

Document types: Background papers, briefings, correspondence, records of decision, evaluations, legal opinions, legislation, Memoranda to Cabinet, policies, presentations, publications, regulations, reports, statistics, grants and contribution agreements, and Treasury Board submissions.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 405.2

Salmon Habitat Restoration Program

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Habitat Restoration Centre of Expertise and prior to that, Resource Restoration Program.

Description: The Salmon Habitat Restoration Program supports departmental fish production and aquatic ecosystems objectives through collaborative projects aimed at restoring and maintaining key salmon habitat in British Columbia and the Yukon. Records include information related to projects to restore and enhance fish habitat for fish production in collaboration with community, other government, environmental organizations, corporate and First Nation partners; information related to technical support and funding; information on watershed planning that is undertaken with community partners to ensure projects are integrated into local and area plan; and information related to program planning such as Regional Restoration Priorities initiatives, the development of guidelines and standards for restoration, and restoration monitoring programs.

Document types: Background papers, briefings, correspondence, records of decision, evaluations, legal opinions, legislation, partnership agreements, Memoranda to Cabinet, policies, presentations, publications, regulations, reports, statistics and Treasury Board submissions.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 405.3

Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund (AERF)

Description: Records include information related to the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund (AERF), a national Grants and Contributions program, under the Ocean Protections Plan, which provides funding to commercial and non-commercial organizations (e.g. commercial enterprises, research/academic institutions, environmental organizations, industry associations, and Indigenous partners) for activities to restore aquatic habitat, with a focus on coastal habitats. Records would include information related to support for wild Pacific species (emphasis on salmon) where benefits could be realized at a regional or area level.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 405.5

Salmonid Enhancement Facilities - Hatcheries and Spawning Channels

Description: Records include information related to facilities which produce Pacific salmon to provide harvest opportunities to First Nations, commercial and recreational fisheries and support stock recovery. Records also include information related to stock assessment. Records may also include information related to the production of Pacific salmon from hatcheries to aid in the recovery of species at risk.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 405.1

Salmonid Enhancement Grant and Contribution Program - Program Administration

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Salmonid Enhancement Contribution Programs.

Description: Records include information related to grant and contribution arrangements with approximately 100 non-government organizations. Records include information related to the delivery of community-based salmon and fish habitat projects that conserve, restore and enhance Pacific salmon, in partnership with communities, other governments, First Nation representatives and non-profit organizations.

Document types: Background papers, briefings, correspondence, records of decision, evaluations, policies, presentations, publications, reports, statistics, draft and final agreements, and Treasury Board submissions.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 405.4

1.5 International engagement

Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s International Engagement is focused on enhancing ocean knowledge, development of sustainable economic growth and the blue economy, contributing to a stable international trade regime for Canadian fish and seafood products, strengthening ocean governance, and promoting safe and resilient coasts and communities. The program also works to advance gender equity and Canada’s Reconciliation with Indigenous populations as cross-cutting priorities. The program advances its goals via multilateral international organizations, conventions, agreements, multilateral and bilateral engagements and initiatives, and coordinated strategies with international partners from States and civil society.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems Related Information

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled International Engagement - Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems Related Information.

Description: Records include information relating to promoting and influencing sustainable regional fisheries management and healthy global marine ecosystems, and contributing to a stable international trade regime for Canadian fish and seafood products. Information could relate to various activities including negotiation and administration of international treaties and agreements relating to fisheries and marine mammal conservation and trade, trade authorization, protection of marine ecosystems, the conduct of bilateral and multilateral fisheries relations with other countries, advocacy, and the formulation and presentation of international fisheries advice to the Minister. The records include Memoranda of Understanding on fisheries cooperation with key international partners, international agreements to which Canada is a party, committee reports that address management issues in international waters, and export permits authorizing the trade in certain protected species. They may also include information relating to consultations with industry and other stakeholders.

Document types: Background papers, briefings, memoranda, correspondence, evaluations, Memoranda to Cabinet, Memoranda of Understanding, Orders in Council, plans, presentations, publications, studies, Treasury Board submissions, agreements, consultations, committee reports, internal policies, guidelines, legal opinions, copies of audits and/or investigations from the Office of the Auditor General or Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, delegation of authority, staff time logs, copies of free trade agreements, export permits, copies of international reports, file lists and reports.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO INT 800

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permits Personal Information Bank

National Fisheries Intelligence Service Personal Information Bank

Violations under Canadian Fisheries and Fish Habitat Legislation Personal Information Bank

1.6 Small craft harbours

Under the authority of the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act and its regulations, the Small Craft Harbours program operates and maintains a national network of harbours in support of the principal and evolving needs of the commercial fishing industry and the broader interests of coastal communities. Investment in small craft harbour infrastructure supports the economic prosperity of Canada's fisheries and maritime sectors and contributes to public safety.

The Small Craft Harbours program focuses its resources on keeping fishing harbours that are critical to the commercial fishing industry in good repair. The program is delivered in cooperation with harbour authorities, local not-for-profit organizations representing the interests of both commercial fish harvesters and the broader community, who manage and operate the harbours under lease agreements with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. In line with the program's mandate to support the commercial fishing industry, low activity fishing harbours and recreational harbours may be divested to third parties. The Small Craft Harbours program is funded through an annual appropriation which includes two transfer payment programs: the Small Craft Harbours Class Grant Program and the Small Craft Harbours Class Contribution Program.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Harbour Operations and Maintenance

Description: Records are related to all aspects of DFO's Small Craft Harbours Program and include information on harbours and real property (assets); repair, maintenance and construction projects; harbour management, operations, and development; harbour authorities; non-core harbours divestiture and demolition; investment planning; program planning and reporting; program administration; and the Program's two transfer payment programs.

The Program manages data in its national database (IPI: Information Portuaire/Port Information). Data are maintained for reporting purposes, as well as for central agency policy compliance, financial and investment planning, asset management, and long term harbour planning. The Program's IPI database contains information related to harbour location and management status; harbour and real property inventory (assets); repair, maintenance and construction projects; condition assessments for harbours and harbour components; harbour authorities; harbour revenues; and harbour divestitures. Schedule I of the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Regulations lists all harbours administered by DFO, with amendments published as required in the Canada Gazette.

Document types: Program plans and reports, studies, statistical reports, project approval documents and other project related documents, land title documents and survey plans, leases and licenses, cost estimate calculations, investment plans, financial reports, site plans, Treasury Board Submissions, Memoranda to Cabinet, memoranda, briefings, correspondence, internal policies and procedures, Grant and Contribution agreements, performance measurement strategies, procurement documents, legal opinions, publications, newsletters, agendas and records of discussion/decisions for internal governance structures, presentation decks, delegations of authority, environmental assessments, transfer agreements, manuals, directives, guides, and work plans.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCH 200.1

Harbour Authorities Personal Information Bank

Harbour Authority Recognition Program Personal Information Bank

Harbour Managers Personal Information Bank

1.7 Conservation and protection (C and P)

C and P’s mission is to conserve and protect Canada’s fisheries and aquatic ecosystems from unlawful exploitation and interference using intelligence to support and direct enforcement priorities and address the greatest threats and risks to the aquatic resources. C and P promotes compliance with legislation, regulations, and management measures for the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic resources, takes enforcement action against potential offenders and works in close collaboration with its partners/stakeholders to implement effective controls and acceptable standards using innovative compliance and enforcement tools and strategies. It is made up nationally of the National Fisheries Intelligence Service (NFIS), Enforcement Policy and Programs (EPP) and Performance, Programming and Operational Readiness (PPOR) and Business Solutions and Transformation (BST). The program has adopted an intelligence-informed compliance and enforcement model based on three pillars:

education, shared stewardship and stakeholder engagement
monitoring, control, and surveillance activities
major cases and special investigations

It works closely with a wide range of partners, including law enforcement, industry, provinces and territories and Indigenous communities, to promote safe, peaceful and orderly fisheries, to detect and deter illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing, and to monitor contaminated shellfish closures ensuring only legally harvested and safe products enter the marketplace. It contributes, working with federal partners such as the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), to the protection of Canadian sovereignty and in identifying potential marine safety and security threats in Canadian waterways. The program is supported by third-party services and partnerships. The public assists, namely by reporting violations through “Observe, Record, Report” and Crime Stoppers programs.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

National Fisheries Intelligence Service - Program Administration

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled National Fisheries Intelligence Service.

Description: Records include information related to complex compliance promotion issues that pose significant risks to the conservation and protection of the resource. Formal intelligence data are collected and analyzed with existing departmental catch and vessel position data. Information could include enforcement plans, detailed activity reports, documentation and evidence of non-compliance, documents required for prosecution, and details about penalties issued. Strategic planning and integrated risk assessments are carried out to identify operational priorities and program objectives that address compliance promotion activities where the resource is most at risk.

Document types: Correspondence, policies, plans, reports, warnings, citations, tickets and legal documents.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Format: Photographs/video, any non-paper or digital evidence such as seized catch, geo-position records (GPS).

Record number: DFO EFM 404.5

National Fisheries Intelligence Service Personal Information Bank

Uniforms Personal Information Bank

Major Cases and Special Investigations

Description: Records include information related to complex compliance issues that pose significant conservation risks to conservation or compliance. Formal intelligence data are collected and analyzed with existing departmental catch and vessel position data. Information could include enforcement plans, detailed activity reports, documentation and evidence of non-compliance, documents required for prosecution, and details about penalties issued.

Document types: Correspondence, reports, policies, plans, reports, warnings, citations, tickets and legal documents.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Format: Photographs/video, any non-paper or digital evidence such as seized catch, geo-position records (GPS).

Record number: DFO EFM 404.3

National Fisheries Intelligence Service Personal Information Bank

Violations under Canadian Fisheries and Fish Habitat Legislation Personal Information Bank

Monitoring, Control and Surveillance

Description: Records include information related to traditional enforcement activities such as activities to promote compliance, inspections to verify compliance with relevant acts, regulations and investigations of suspected violations, prosecutions and penalties. Fishery Officers carry out their duties by monitoring offshore, inshore and inland fisheries and waters and detecting non-compliance with fisheries and habitat protection regulations and/or fishing licence conditions. Officers carry out at-sea and port inspections of domestic and foreign fishing vessels, verify fishing licences and records, as well as catch. Information could include enforcement plans, detailed activity reports, documentation and evidence of non-compliance, documents required for prosecution, and details about penalties issued.

Document types: Correspondence, reports, plans, reports, warnings, citations, tickets and legal documents, photos, videos, and audio recordings.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Format: Hard-copy, digital, photographs/video, any non-paper or digital evidence such as seized catch, geo-position records (GPS).

Record number: DFO EFM 404.2

Designation of At-Sea Observers and At-Sea Observer Companies Personal Information Bank

Designation of Dockside Observers and Dockside Monitoring Companies Personal Information Bank

Dockside Monitoring Program Personal Information Bank

Fishery Guardian Services Personal Information Bank

Marine Mammal Transportation Licences (MMTL) Personal Information Bank

Monitoring at Sea Using At-Sea Observers or Electronic Monitors (EM) Personal Information Bank

National Fisheries Aerial Surveillance Program Personal Information Bank

National Fisheries Intelligence Service Personal Information Bank

Reporting a Suspected Fishery-related Occurrence by a Member of the Public through DFO's Phone or Online Reporting Mechanisms Personal Information Bank

Vessel Monitoring Personal Information Bank

Violations under Canadian Fisheries and Fish Habitat Legislation Personal Information Bank

Compliance and Enforcement Program Capacity

Description: Records include information related to the development of and support for a cadre of approximately 700 Fishery Officers. Records related to these activities could include details about training courses, course curriculum, fishery officer Recruitment, competencies and deployment, as well as fishery officer Designations. Records may also include information related to the legal and policy framework, and systems for information collection and analysis that are important components of the support structure. Records relating to the ability to report on activities and results of the program at all levels of the organization include information relating to standards, audits, code of conduct, and statistics on enforcement effort which are all essential to the program. The acquisition and management of platforms and equipment is also necessary to ensure a well-equipped and effective workforce and as such includes information relating to planning, purchasing, and maintenance of equipment.

Document types: Correspondence, reports, policies, detailed statistical reports on any/all sectors of the program, Fishery Officer Demographics and plans.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 404.4

Fishery Officer Cadet Records Personal Information Bank

Psychological Assessments of Fishery Officers in Armed Enforcement Positions Personal Information Bank

Uniforms Personal Information Bank

Education and Shared Stewardship

Description: Records include information related to outlining strategies such as education, promotional campaigns, and engagement of partners and stakeholders. This could include information related to consultation, engagement or education of key clients such as licensed fishers, individuals who live in fishing communities, groups interested in sustainable fisheries, individuals, groups or companies who are most likely to negatively impact fish habitat, including students (primary to post-secondary), and the Canadian general public.

Document types: Policies, memos, briefing notes, brochures, records of decision, correspondence, posters, educational (classroom) materials, meeting agendas and minutes.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 404.1

Conservation and Protection Ride-Along Program Personal Information Bank

1.8 Aquatic animal health

In collaboration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the department co-delivers Canada’s National Aquatic Animal Health Program (NAAHP). The objective of the program is to protect against the introduction or spread of serious infectious diseases of national and international importance, in both wild and cultured aquatic animals.

This protection is critical to safeguarding the health of Canada’s aquatic resources and Canada’s domestic and export markets for fish and seafood products. In doing so, NAAHP provides greater economic stability and potential for growth of the industries and regions that depend on these resources. The department provides the scientific advice, diagnostic testing and research which inform the certification of aquatic animal health status and support the delivery of federal responsibilities under the Health of Animals Act and the Fisheries Act. The regulatory diagnostic testing conducted by the department’s aquatic animal health laboratories is a critical support service for the delivery of NAAHP for both DFO and CFIA. The program also supports the delivery of other Fisheries and Oceans Canada programs for diagnostic testing and advice on aquatic animal health.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Aquatic Animal Health - Program Administration

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Aquatic Animal Health.

Description: Records include information on priority aquatic animal pathogens. Through updates from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), the evolving list of priority pathogens directs the research activities of the Centre for Aquatic Animal Health Research and Diagnostics (CAAHRD). Records include information related to the presence or absence of aquatic animal diseases in specific aquaculture facilities and in the wild. Surveillance projects are carried out to gain information on aquatic animal disease presence and potential spread. The majority of the documents produced are related to the administration of the NAAHP and to inform senior management of the status of disease of concern. Records also include information related to the management of research at the CAAHRD program.

Document types: Annual reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, budgets, plans, presentations, data, assessments, certificates, permits, memoranda, procedures, risk management documents, business continuity plans, scientific advice, briefing notes, backgrounders and manuals.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 313

Accounts Payable Personal Information Bank

Introductions and Transfers of Live Aquatic Organisms Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

1.9 Biotechnology and genomics

Genomics can provide leading-edge techniques and strategies for the sustainable development and conservation of aquatic resources. The department's use of genomics tools and technologies improves Canada's ability to discriminate fish and marine mammal stocks and populations to improve fisheries management and protect species at risk, prosecute poachers, improve aquaculture practices, assess and manage aquatic animal health, detect aquatic invasive species for rapid management responses, understand responses and adaptation of aquatic species to stressors such as climate change, improve the effectiveness of salmon enhancement programs, characterize biodiversity, understand population structure and connectivity to help define marine protected areas, develop bioremediation tools for oil and gas spills, and remediate contaminated sites. The department is also responsible for developing the knowledge that is required for the regulation and risk assessment of fish products of biotechnology.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Biotechnology and Genomics - Program Administration

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Genomics and Biotechnology.

Description: Records include information related to providing advice for the administration of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) for fish products of biotechnology (based on a Memorandum of Understanding between DFO, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada), including responsibilities for regulatory research, risk assessments, assisting the New Substances Program and providing advice for the amendment of regulations that will apply to fish products of biotechnology. As such, records include information that is used to support program development and implementation (legislation, regulation, policies, operational procedures, and scientific research and assessment), including legal references, guidance for industry, regulatory foresight instruments, support for research planning, identification of stakeholders, interdepartmental collaborations and communication to senior management and general public. In addition, records include information related to the administration of the Genomics Research and Development Initiative.

Document types: Audit reports, background papers, briefing notes, budgets, business cases, contracts, correspondences, evaluation reports, guidelines, legal opinions, media lines, meeting agendas and minutes, memos, Memoranda to Cabinet, Memoranda of Understanding, New Substances Notifications, pre-notification consultations, presentations, peer-reviewed scientific publications, proposals, public responses, briefings, petitions, records of decision, reports, risk assessments, templates, Treasury Board submissions, terms of reference, studies and work plans.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 315

Accounts Payable Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

1.10 Aquaculture science

The objectives of the Aquaculture Science Program are to provide a strong science base to underpin regulatory, policy, and program decision-making, thereby supporting sustainable management of aquaculture.

Science for decision-making contributes to transparency and public confidence. The key activities to achieve these objectives include: (1) providing peer-reviewed science advice related to finfish and shellfish aquaculture; (2) conducting scientific research in areas such as fish pest and pathogen interactions, cumulative effects, ecosystem management and interactions with wild populations; (3) supporting external research to enhance understanding of interactions between aquaculture activities and the aquatic environment; and (4) conducting long-term far-field environmental monitoring of aquaculture impacts.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Science Information in Support of Aquaculture Regulatory Requirements

Description: Historical records include science related information for developing an aquaculture environmental management framework. This includes information and advice in support of regulatory and policy requirements related to ecosystem carrying capacity, ecosystem indicators measuring aquaculture effects on fish habitat, genetic and ecological interactions of wild and cultured fish, environmental considerations in the siting and management of aquaculture operations, and fish health management.

Document types: Memoranda, reports, research documents, meeting minutes, briefing notes, presentations, research proposals, letters, e-mail messages, Memoranda of Understanding, ministerial correspondence, backgrounds, speaking notes and terms of reference.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 306

Science Information in Collaboration with the Canadian Aquaculture Industry

Description: Historical records include science information related to the research conducted under the Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program (this Program is no longer providing funding for projects), by departmental researchers in collaboration with the Canadian aquaculture industry and partners from government and academia in order to improve the sustainability of the Canadian aquaculture industry. The information relates to new knowledge, technology transfer, and the commercialization of research by Canada's aquaculture industry, as well as optimum fish health, and environmental performance by industry.

Document types: Memoranda, reports, research documents, meeting minutes, briefing notes, presentations, correspondence, research proposals, letters, e-mail messages, Memoranda of Understanding, ministerial correspondence, backgrounds, speaking notes, terms of reference, collaborative agreements and contracts.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 305

Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program (ACRDP) Personal Information Bank

Science Information in Support of Sustainable Aquaculture Science

Description: Records consist of science-related information in support of sustainable aquaculture including research conducted by departmental researchers in collaboration with external partners (such as government, industry, and academia) and research undertaken by external researchers with financial support (G and C) from the department, with the objective of supporting sustainable aquaculture management. This includes information related to environmental impacts of aquaculture, far-field monitoring of aquaculture inputs, as well as research and advice in support of regulatory and policy requirements related to, for example, ecosystem carrying capacity, ecosystem indicators measuring aquaculture effects on fish habitat, genetic and ecological interactions of wild and cultured fish, environmental considerations in the siting and management of aquaculture operations and fish health management.

Document types: Memoranda, reports, research documents, research studies, meeting minutes, briefing notes, presentations, letters, e-mail messages, Memoranda of Understanding, ministerial correspondence, Treasury Board submissions, backgrounds, speaking notes, terms of reference, collaborative agreements and publications.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 304

Accounts Payable Personal Information Bank

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

1.11 Fisheries science

Scientific research and monitoring activities will be conducted to protect the health of fish stocks and support sustainable aquaculture and fisheries through the provision of scientific evidence for decision-making.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Fisheries Resources

Description: Records include information related to science in support of fisheries management. As such, records include information and advice on assessment techniques, fishery biology, abundance and distribution, and ecosystems. In addition, records include scientific research and monitoring results, and peer reviewed advice which contribute to improved sustainability of fisheries resources and conservation both domestically and internationally through regional fisheries management organizations such as the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization.

Document types: Memoranda, reports, research documents, briefings, presentations, correspondence and media lines.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 303

Atlantic Salmon Recreation Fishery Licence Stub Return Project Personal Information Bank

Licence to Fish for Experimental, Scientific, Educational, Aquatic Invasive Species Control, or Public Display Purposes Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

Science Information in Support of Canadian Commercial Fisheries

Description: Records include information related to science in support of the commercial viability of Canadian fisheries. As such, records include information and advice on assessment techniques, fishery biology, abundance, distribution, and ecosystem information. In addition, records include scientific research and monitoring results, and peer reviewed advice which contribute to improved sustainability of fisheries resources and conservation both domestically and internationally through regional fisheries management organizations such as the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization.

Document types: Memoranda, reports, research documents, briefings, presentations, correspondence and media lines.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 301

Licence to Fish for Experimental, Scientific, Educational, Aquatic Invasive Species Control, or Public Display Purposes Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

Science Information in Support of Canadian Recreational Fisheries

Document types: Memoranda, reports, research documents, briefings, presentations, correspondence and media lines.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 318

Licence to Fish for Experimental, Scientific, Educational, Aquatic Invasive Species Control, or Public Display Purposes Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

Science Information in Support of International Priorities

Description: Records include information related to sustainable regional fisheries management and healthy global marine ecosystems; information helps address fisheries and ecosystem challenges and contributes to international standards, agreements and management decisions that reflect Canadian approaches, as well as to a stable international trade regime for Canadian fish and seafood products. Records include information and advice on assessment techniques, fishery biology, abundance and distribution. In addition, records include scientific research and monitoring results, and peer reviewed advice which contributes to improved sustainability of fisheries resources and conservation.

Document types: Reports, briefings, guidelines, work plans, terms of reference, memoranda, presentations, correspondence, project proposals and meeting minutes.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 307

Licence to Fish for Experimental, Scientific, Educational, Aquatic Invasive Species Control, or Public Display Purposes Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

1.12 Economics and statistics

The Economics and Statistics Program develops statistical data and information, conducts economic research and analysis, and provides statistical and economic advice in support of departmental decision making. The program contributes to evidence based decision making, based on the best available evidence and critical thinking with a view to maximizing the net-benefits to Canadians, while accounting for distributional impacts to small and medium businesses and to coastal and Indigenous communities, and for the international competitiveness of Canada’s fish and seafood and ocean-based industries.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Economics and Statistics

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Fisheries Economics and Statistics. Three former programs (Fisheries Economics and Statistics, Aquatic Ecosystem Economics and Marine Operations Economics) were consolidated to form the Economics and Statistics Program.

Description: Administrative and survey data are obtained from various sources, and are used to produce fisheries related statistics, reports, and analyses, at the national and provincial level. The program maintains information about commercial license holders (licenses, vessels, gear, quota) from marine fisheries in the Atlantic region, customs records from Canadian importers, and commodity level data on international trade in fish and seafood, obtained from collaborative partnerships with other federal departments including Canada Border Services (CBSA), Statistics Canada (SC) and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Records also include survey information related to Canada's recreational fisheries and aquaculture producers. Socio-economic information are used to prepare overviews and profiles of commercial fisheries, Indigenous fisheries, and aquaculture production. Economic analysis and research informs departmental decision-making concerned with these fisheries. Records include cost-benefit analyses to support regulatory decisions for the protection and recovery measures implemented under the Species at Risk Act, Oceans Act, Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations, regulations enacted under the Fisheries Act and other federal Acts for which DFO is the responsible authority. Records may also include socio-economic analysis used to meet other non-regulatory obligations of the department for implementing fishery resource, ecosystem management and climate change programs. Records include economic analyses and advice related to the management, operations, functions and services performed by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).

Document types: Statistical reports; economic analyses; research studies, reports and papers; economic and statistical advice; cost analyses; cost-benefit analyses; socio-economic analyses; socio-economic risk assessments; background papers; review reports; financial reports; and economic newsletters. Data files; data collection templates; output from statistical and economic models. Frameworks; guidelines; procedures. Presentations; memos; scenario notes; briefing notes; emails; media lines. Contracts; Memoranda of Understanding; Memoranda to Cabinet; Treasury Board submissions. Policies; legal opinions; legislation; directives. Agendas and minutes of meetings; records of decision; terms of reference; work plans; program plans and reports; business cases; budgets; evaluations.

Disclosure summaries:

Letter of Agreement (LOA) between Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Statistics Canada (STC) regarding Costs and Earnings of Fish Harvesters

The purpose of this LOA is to produce measures of revenue and expenses for a select number of fishing fleets operating in commercial fisheries across Canada. This project began in 2019 as a pilot to leverage Statistics Canada’s Linkable File Environment (LFE), which is a resource that links administrative data to Statistics Canada's various programs in a secure setting. DFO expanded the project in 2021, given that this information is a critical input in several key Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) policy areas, including licensing, the Species at Risk Act (SARA), marine protected area regulations, and the contribution of the fish harvesting to regional and Canadian economies. The scope is limited to commercial fish harvesters who filed a tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). DFO provides administrative data on landings and licences to Statistics Canada, who then match fishery participants to the Tax Data Program, according to standards for record linkage developed by Statistics Canada. DFO does not have access to micro-data from Statistics Canada for this project. Data tabulations are provided to DFO in conformance with confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act, and aggregation and data suppression are used where information cannot be provided due to confidentiality frameworks set in place by Statistics Canada. Since launching a pilot and expanding coverage of DFO administrative areas, this project makes use of data already available and limits the need for additional surveys that would increase response burden for commercial fishing enterprises. Prior to these efforts, various surveys were conducted in an ad hoc manner at significant cost to DFO.

Format: Maps, relational databases, datasets

Record number: DFO SP 100.1

Aquaculture Licensing Personal Information Bank

Commercial Fishing Registration Cards, Certificates, Permits and Licence Information Personal Information Bank

Dockside Monitoring Program Personal Information Bank

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

Ice Assistance Emergency Program Personal Information Bank

Licence to Fish for Experimental, Scientific, Educational, Aquatic Invasive Species Control, or Public Display Purposes Personal Information Bank

Marine Mammal Fishing Licenses Personal Information Bank

Possession and Export of Elver Licences Information Personal Information Bank

Prince Edward Island (PEI) Aquaculture Leasing Personal Information Bank

Species at Risk Act (SARA) Permits Personal Information Bank

1.13 Fish and seafood

The Fish and Seafood Sector Program consists of contribution programs that are cost-shared and delivered in partnership with participating jurisdictions. The Program concentrates on regional objectives. In some regions, activities target transformation and innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Canada with a focus on developing the sector to better meet growing market demands for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products. In other regions, activities target conservation and sustainability objectives, including the protection and restoration of priority wild stocks. The program is expected to increase productivity and environmental stewardship in the sector through strategic investments in infrastructure, innovation, science partnerships, and market access and development. It supports projects at the national, regional and provincial/local levels.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF)

Description: Includes records related to the development and management of contributions under the Atlantic Fisheries Fund, including the processing of applications, the disbursement process and the monitoring of projects. Records may include applicant profiles, financial information, project descriptions, proposals, project approvals, recovery information, advance payment requests, progress payment requests, final payment certificates, shareholder information, proof of payments and verification of contracts and contribution agreements compliance. Records may also include consultations with other government institutions, credit checks, environmental assessments, possible media coverage relating to specific projects, reports on results obtained, reports from recipients related to the determination of whether the agreement has been respected, announcements and briefing materials to the Minister.

Document types: Applications, audit reports, briefing notes, business plans, client monitoring reports, contracts, credit check reports, correspondence, evaluation reports, financial records, funding guidelines, letters of intent, letters of offer, contribution agreements, local purchase orders, manuals, marketing plans, memorandums of understanding, minutes, monitoring reports, news clippings, policy documents, project summary forms, project assessment forms, proposals, publications, question period notes, recommendations, repayment schedules, reports, requests for proposals, request for proposals results reports, research studies, statistical reports, Ministerial scenario notes, and statements of work.

Disclosure summaries:

Information Sharing Agreement to Enforce/Administer the Fish Harvesters Registration and Certification Board Act in the Province of Nova Scotia

This MOU with the Fishing Industry of Nova Scotia (NS), specifically the Fish Harvesters Registration and Certification Board of NS promotes fish harvester professionalization by allowing for the exchange of information (including personal information) for the purpose of registering fish harvesters, as per the requirements of the Board and of DFO. This MOU helps to ensure the continued prosperity and growth of the fishing industry and coastal communities through supporting the professionalization of the fishing industry in Nova Scotia by facilitating a collaborative approach between DFO and Fish Harvesters Registration and Certification Board of NS (the Board) in providing harvesters the choice of being registered and certified with the Board or continue to register with DFO.

Information Sharing Agreement to Facilitate the Enforcement/Administration of the Fish Harvester Organizations Support Act in the Province of Nova Scotia

This MOU with the Province of Nova Scotia (NS), specifically the NS Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NSFA), strengthens license holder collectivity by providing provide for the disclosure of personal information that is under the control of DFO, to NSFA for the purpose of administering or enforcing the Province of Nova Scotia’s Fish Harvester Organizations Support Act (FHOSA). This MOU supports DFO in achieving its strategic outcomes in that it helps to ensure economically prosperous fisheries through support the professionalization of the fishing industry in Nova Scotia. (This MOU was updated in 2022 from the original signed on August 15, 2016. The same MOU was signed with DFO Gulf Region.)

Record number: DFO EFM 406.1

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)

Description: Includes records related to the development and management of contributions under the Quebec Fisheries Fund, including the processing of applications, the disbursement process and the monitoring of projects. Records may include applicant profiles, financial information, project descriptions, proposals, recovery information, advance payment requests, progress payment requests, final payment certificates, shareholder information, proof of payments and verification of contracts and contribution agreements compliance. Records may also include consultations with other government institutions, environmental assessments, possible media coverage relating to specific projects, reports on results obtained and reports from recipients related to the determination of whether the agreement has been respected.

Document types: Applications, audit reports, briefing notes, business plans, client monitoring reports, contracts, correspondence, evaluation reports, financial records, funding guidelines, letters of intent, letters of offer, amendment letter to the contribution agreement, contribution agreements, local purchase orders, manuals, marketing plans, memorandums of understanding, minutes, monitoring reports, news clippings, policy documents, project summary forms, project assessment forms, proposals, publications, question period notes, recommendations, repayment schedules, reports, requests for proposals, request for proposals results reports, research studies and statements of work.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 406.2

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)

Description: Records include information related to the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund Program (BCSRIF), a joint BC-DFO Grants and Contributions program, which provides funding to commercial and non-commercial organizations (e.g. commercial enterprises, research/academic institutions, environmental organizations, industry associations and Indigenous partners) for activities to protect and restore salmon stocks and habitat, as well as projects that support economic and environmental sustainability within the BC fish and seafood sector. Records would include information related to support for wild Pacific species (heavy emphasis on salmon), as well as commercial fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing projects where benefits could be realized at a regional or sectoral level.

Document types: Background papers, briefings, correspondence, records of decision, evaluations, policies, presentations, publications, reports, statistics, funding applications (Expressions of Interest, proposals, and supporting financial and technical information) Memoranda to Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions, Contribution Agreements including project work plans and budgets, project deliverables including recipient reporting, data sets, peer-reviewed and other literature, presentations, etc., correspondence records (emails) with funding recipients.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO EFM 406.3

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

Core responsibility 2 - Aquatic ecosystems

Conserve and protect Canada's oceans and other aquatic ecosystems and species from human impact and invasive species.

2.1 Fish and fish habitat protection

The Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program is responsible for the administration of the fish and fish habitat protection provisions of the Fisheries Act including the establishment of guidelines and regulations. The program undertakes the review and determines whether to authorize the carrying on of proposed works, undertakings and activities that may affect fish and fish habitat. It also fulfills its legislative responsibilities in relation to federal environmental/impact assessment regimes and addresses its duty to consult in relation to Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Aboriginal and treaty rights relative to its authorization decisions. The program also provides science-based advice to federal custodial departments to support contaminated site management through the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan. The Fish and Fish Habitat Program has established partnering arrangements with some federal agencies and provinces which allow them to conduct initial reviews of projects, to determine if they require advice or review by the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program under the Fisheries Act.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Aboriginal Inland Habitat Program (closed program)

Note: This program closed in 2012.

Description: Records include information related to the Aboriginal Inland Habitat Program (AIHP) which enhanced the ability of Aboriginal communities to work together to participate in decision-making related to fish habitat management activities, through the development and implementation of contribution agreements with aggregates of Aboriginal groups in Quebec, Ontario and the Prairie provinces. As such records contain information that the AIHP has developed to assess proposals from potential eligible recipients. In addition, records could include information related to proposal assessments and contribution agreements with selected eligible recipients. Information in these agreements aim to build capacity for the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat in light of the impacts of activities occurring in and around fish bearing fresh waters, and to improve fish habitat through the administration of the habitat protection provisions of the Fisheries Act and the application of non-regulatory activities.

Document types: Briefings, presentations, correspondence, proposal assessments, evaluations, policies, plans, and contribution agreements.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO HAB 601

Federal Environmental/Impact Assessments

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Environmental/Impact Assessments.

Description: Records include information related to assessment of proposed projects in accordance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, (2012), Impact Assessment Act, and for environmental assessment responsibilities in relation to other federal legislation in the North, or in relation to land claims agreements as well as regulatory advice under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act. As such, records may contain information that identifies potential project effects on fish and fish habitat, aquatic species at risk and other areas within DFO’s mandate, as well as, proposed measures to avoid, mitigate or offset adverse effects, enforceable conditions related to the protection of fish and fish habitat, and follow-up monitoring programs related to fish and fish habitat. In addition, DFO may have records pertaining to consultation or advice to the Impact Assessment Agency or other environmental assessment bodies with regards to social and economic impacts, including with regards to impacts on rights of Indigenous Peoples and, when appropriate, accommodation. In order to support the environmental/impact assessment decision-making process, operational staff involved in the environmental/impact assessment process also brief the department’s senior management on DFOs involvement in environmental/impact assessments, may participate in Indigenous and public consultations, and may interact, including through correspondence with Indigenous groups, project proponents, provincial/territorial governments, environmental/impact assessment bodies and other interested stakeholders.

Document types: Briefings (scenario notes, question period notes, weekly ministerial notes), presentations, publications, correspondence, meeting minutes, hearing documents, legal opinions, planning documents, policy documents, decision documents, environmental/impact assessment reports, news releases, records related to Indigenous consultation and public notices.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO HAB 600.2

Projects of National Interest

Description: Projects listed on Schedule 1 of the Building Canada Act may include records and information related to the assessment of proposed projects of national interest in accordance with the Building Canada Act.

Records may contain information that identifies project descriptions, potential project effects on fish and fish habitat, aquatic species at risk and other areas within DFO’s mandate, as well as proposed measures to avoid, and mitigate adverse effects, scientific advice, offsetting plans, legal and financial agreements and enforceable conditions in a conditions document from the Major Projects office related to the protection of fish and fish habitat, and follow-up monitoring programs related to fish and fish habitat. In addition, DFO may have records about consultation with Indigenous Peoples on potential social and economic impacts and potential impacts to Indigenous rights, and when appropriate, accommodation measures. To support the decision-making process, operational staff involved in the assessment process will brief the department's senior management on DFO’s involvement in assessments. They may participate in Indigenous and public consultations, and may interact with Indigenous groups, project proponents, provincial/territorial governments, and other interested stakeholders.

Document types: Briefings (scenario notes, question period notes, weekly ministerial notes), presentations, publications, correspondence, meeting minutes, policy documents, procedures, plans (e.g. offsetting, monitoring), memoranda, hearing documents, manuals, project charters, partnership agreements, terms of reference, legal or financial agreements, service-level agreements, legal opinions, decision documents, advice, news releases, records related to Indigenous consultation and public notices.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO HAB 610.1

Habitat Management Referrals and Notifications Personal Information Bank

Fish and Fish Habitat Protection - Program Administration

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Fisheries Protection - Program Administration.

Description: The goal of the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program is to provide for the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat. The Program's regulatory role is based on the administration of the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Provisions of the Fisheries Act and the Authorizations Concerning Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Regulations. The Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program holds a variety of records. In order to support the regulatory decision-making processes, operational policies are developed to provide guidance to operational staff involved in the regulatory process and to brief the department’s senior management. Records relating to these activities include information that identifies protocols, frameworks, guidelines, standard operating procedures, and position statements. Records related to the administration and oversight of the program includes information that outlines governance mechanisms, terms of reference, service level agreements, business plans, memoranda of agreement, development and on-going support of information systems, internal and external reporting and meeting minutes. The Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program also holds records related to the reviews of projects under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act (SARA), as well as authorizations including project descriptions, aquatic impacts and risk assessments, mitigation plans, scientific advice, offsetting plans, legal and financial agreements, and authorizations. Records may also relate to Indigenous consultation when this is carried out in relation to authorization decisions.

Document types: Presentations, publications, correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, policy documents, procedures, plans (offsetting, monitoring, business), memoranda, news releases, hearing documents, planning documents, decision documents, news releases, manuals, Memoranda of Understanding, partnership agreements, terms of reference, system documentation, service level agreements, legal and financial agreements and Fisheries Act authorizations and SARA permits, and records related to Indigenous consultation.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO HAB 600.1

Habitat Management Referrals and Notifications Personal Information Bank

Quality and Performance Management (closed program)

Note: This program closed in 2013.

Description: Records include information related to Quality and Performance Management (QPM) which provided internally facing services that supported the administration of the former Habitat Management Program (HMP). The QPM sub-program is being closed. Several documents are no longer in use. Documents that are still in use are now grouped under the Fisheries Protection Program. Records containing information related to QPM functions that were previously performed include: developing and implementing a mandatory training regime for the HMP; development and on-going support of the HMP information systems; coordination of HMP internal communications and external communications, coordination and production of program activity business plans and external and internal reporting documents, and Fisheries Act annual reports; the development and implementation of the program's performance measurement strategy; development and implementation of the program's quality management activities; and performing the secretariat function for program governance.

Document types: Briefings, learning plans, training materials, presentations, publications, strategies, correspondence, reports (annual reports to Parliament, Quality Management reports), policy and procedural guidance documents, business and work plans, memoranda, news releases, Internet and Intranet communication products, internal communications documents, system documentation, records of decision and contracts.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO HAB 600.3

Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program (closed program)

Note: This program closed in 2019.

Description: Records include information related to fisheries habitat restoration projects undertaken by conservation, recreational fishing/angling and Indigenous organizations funded by the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program (funding application forms and supporting documents such as technical reports and habitat restoration plans), and internal processes in support of program delivery. The information that is maintained could include contact information, project information and correspondence information (oral, written and electronic). In addition, contribution agreement information (project activities, expenses, other sources of support to the project, project deliverables) is maintained.

Document types: Image files, e-mails, letters, memoranda, ministerial correspondence, briefing notes, reports, presentations, forms, agendas, Question Period documents, minutes of meetings, contracts, budget documents, scenario notes, procedure manuals, speaking notes, contribution agreements, policies, statements of work, designs, legal opinions and Treasury Board submissions.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO HAB 600.4

Coastal Restoration Fund (CRF) (closed program)

Note: This program closed on March 31, 2022.

Description: Records include information related to restoration of coastal aquatic habitats undertaken by Indigenous and community groups, as well as academics and non-profit organizations funded by the Coastal Restoration Fund (funding application forms and supporting documents such as technical reports, restoration plans and monitoring and reporting activities), and internal processes in support of program delivery. The information that is maintained could include contact information, project information and correspondence information (oral, written and electronic). In addition, contribution agreement information (project activities, expenses, other sources of support to the project, project deliverables) is maintained. For program audit and evaluation purposes, all material associated to G and C projects must be conserved by the program for a period of at least 6 years after the end of a contribution agreement.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO HAB 600.5

Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund (AERF) - Fish and Fish Habitat Protection

Description: Records include information related to projects that support restoration of aquatic habitats undertaken by Indigenous and community groups, as well as academics and non-profit organizations funded by the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund (funding application forms and supporting documents such as technical reports, restoration plans and monitoring and reporting activities), and internal processes in support of program delivery. The information that is maintained could include contact information, project information and correspondence information (oral, written and electronic). In addition, contribution agreement information (project activities, expenses, other sources of support to the project, project deliverables) is maintained. For program audit and evaluation purposes, all material associated to G and C projects must be conserved by the program for a period of at least 6 years after the end of a contribution agreement.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO HAB 600.7

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program

Description: Records include information related to work funded by the program undertaken by Indigenous recipients in relation to engagement on program, policy and regulatory initiatives of the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program, capacity building of Indigenous communities, collaborative work (such as monitoring, data collection), and consultation (duty to consult) related to regulatory decisions of the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act (e.g. authorization and permit decisions, habitat banking arrangements). Records include funding application forms and supporting documents such as related to work undertaken, input received, and reporting activities, and internal processes in support of program delivery. The information that is maintained could include contact information, project information and correspondence information (oral, written and electronic). In addition, contribution and grant agreement information (project activities, expenses, other sources of support to the project, project deliverables) is maintained.

Document Types: Image files, e-mails, letters, briefing notes, reports, presentations, forms, agendas, minutes of meetings, contracts, budget documents, procedural manuals, speaking notes, contribution agreements, grant agreements, policies, statements of work, designs, legal opinions, terms and conditions, and Treasury Board submissions.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record Number: DFO HAB 600.6

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

2.2 Aquatic invasive species

To further the objectives of the Canadian Action Plan that addresses the threat of AIS, the Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations came into force on May 29th, 2015. These regulations, made under the Fisheries Act, establish species that are subject to prohibitions against importation, possession, transportation and release, and control measures. The regulations also provide a suite of regulatory tools, such as powers to prevent new introductions and to manage the spread of aquatic invasive species in Canada. Additionally, they provide the authority to authorize the deposit of deleterious substances for the purpose of controlling or eradicating aquatic invasive species. The department works with federal, provincial and territorial partners to administer and enforce these regulations. The administration of these regulations continues to be supported by ongoing scientific activities, such as research on pathways of invasion, methodologies to detect new invasions, risk assessments and control measures and by policies and guidelines.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

Description: Records include information related to projects that help prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species undertaken by Indigenous and community groups, academia, industry, municipal or local governments and non-governmental organizations funded the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (funding application forms and supporting documents such as technical reports, and reporting activities), and internal processes in support of program delivery. The information that is maintained could include contact information, project information and correspondence information (written and electronic). In addition, contribution agreement information (project activities, expenses, other sources of support to the project, project deliverables) is maintained. For program audit and evaluation purposes, all material associated to G and C projects must be conserved by the program for a period of at least 6 years after the end of a contribution agreement.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 320.1

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

Science in Support of Aquatic Invasive Species

Note: This class of Records was previously titled Aquatic Invasive Species.

Description: Records include scientific research and monitoring results, science advice, and other available information on aquatic invasive species, such as reports, scientific data, and other material that may be used to inform decision-making. Records may also include information relating to Aquatic Invasive Species funding programs.

Document types: Reports, research documents, peer-reviewed publications, briefing notes, correspondence, data collection templates, guidelines, maps, meeting minutes, presentations, procedures, program evaluations, outreach materials and email correspondence.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 314

Licence to Fish for Experimental, Scientific, Educational, Aquatic Invasive Species Control, or Public Display Purposes Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

National Fisheries Intelligence Service Personal Information Bank

Violations under Canadian Fisheries and Fish Habitat Legislation Personal Information Bank

2.3 Species at risk

The Species at Risk Act is the federal legislative tool for protecting listed wildlife species at risk. It establishes a process for conducting scientific assessments of the status of wildlife species, by an arm's length organization, and for listing species assessed as extirpated, endangered, threatened and of special concern. The Species at Risk Act also includes provisions for the protection, recovery and conservation of listed wildlife species and their critical habitats and residences. The Minister of Fisheries is the competent Minister for all aquatic species at risk in Canada (except those in, or on federal lands administered by Parks Canada). The Species at Risk Program is managed according to key principles in the Act, such as stewardship, engagement, consultation, cooperation, compliance, and enforcement. The program is informed by scientific research, social and economic research, and stakeholder and community views. This information then supports the assessment and listing of species; the recovery and protection of listed species at risk through recovery strategies, action plans and management plans; the identification and protection of species' critical habitats; the implementation of recovery measures; and reporting on progress. The Species at Risk Program helps improve the ecological integrity of aquatic ecosystems so that they remain healthy and productive for future generations of Canadians.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Monitoring and Evaluation

Description: Records include information related to detecting changes in the status of species, determining the effectiveness of protection and recovery measures, measuring progress toward achieving set recovery objectives and evaluating the effectiveness of the Species at Risk Act. Records may also include information relating to Species at Risk (SAR) funding programs and the legal obligations for the SAR program.

Document types: Policies, Treasury Board submissions, annual reports to Parliament, memoranda, briefings, notes, records of discussion, records of inter-departmental work, permits and explanations, reports on the implementation of the recovery objectives (Progress Report), program evaluations, bi-lateral agreements, Parliamentary Reviews, maps and work plans.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SAR 700.1

Protection of Species at Risk

Description: Records include information related to the identification of species that are at risk or trending toward risk identification and subsequent legal protection, including assessments by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada, scientific advice, socio-economic analysis, results of consultations, departmental listing recommendations, regulatory packages for Treasury Board, Orders, communication plans and compliance plans. Records may also include information related to the protection of species at risk habitat, including providing advice and guidance to departmental staff, scientific advice, orders and protection statements. Records may also include information related to compliance and enforcement of the protection measures and legal obligations of the Species at Risk program.

Document types: Policies, guidelines, directives, procedures, Treasury Board submissions, annual reports to Parliament, memoranda, briefings, notes, records of discussion, records of inter-departmental work, legal opinions and judicial recommendations, permits and explanations, reports (Recovery Potential Assessment, socio-economic analysis), response statements, orders, protection statements, communication plans, compliance plans, Parliamentary Review submissions, bi-lateral agreements, maps and work plans.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SAR 700.2

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permits Personal Information Bank

National Fisheries Intelligence Service Personal Information Bank

Species at Risk Act (SARA) Permits Personal Information Bank

Violations under Canadian Fisheries and Fish Habitat Legislation Personal Information Bank

Recovery of Species at Risk

Description: Records include information related to the development of objectives and approaches for recovery, as well as the identification of appropriate measures and actions to effectively achieve those objectives. Records include recovery planning documents, information providing advice and guidance to departmental staff, information provided by recovery teams, information from consultations and scientific advice. Records may also include information related to the Species at Risk (SAR) funding programs, legal obligations for the SAR program, and compliance and enforcement of the recovery measures.

Document types: Policies, guidelines, directives, procedures, Treasury Board submissions, annual reports to Parliament, memoranda, briefings, notes, records of discussion, records of inter-departmental work, legal opinions and judicial recommendations, reports (Recovery Potential Assessment, socio-economic analysis), recovery strategies, action plans, management plans, communications plans, Parliamentary Review submissions, bi-lateral agreements, maps and work plans.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SAR 700.3

National Fisheries Intelligence Service Personal Information Bank

Species at Risk Act (SARA) Permits Personal Information Bank

Violations under Canadian Fisheries and Fish Habitat Legislation Personal Information Bank

Habitat Stewardship Program for Aquatic Species at Risk

Description: Records include information related to projects that support and promote the conservation and recovery of Aquatic Species at Risk and their habitats undertaken by Indigenous and community groups, as well as academics and non-profit organizations funded by the Habitat Stewardship Program for Aquatic Species at Risk (funding application forms and supporting documents such as technical reports, restoration plans and monitoring and reporting activities), and internal processes in support of program delivery. The information that is maintained could include contact information, project information and correspondence information (oral, written and electronic). In addition, contribution agreement information (project activities, expenses, other sources of support to the project, project deliverables) is maintained. For program audit and evaluation purposes, all material associated to G and C projects must be conserved by the program for a period of at least 6 years after the end of a contribution agreement.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SAR 710.1

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk

Description: Records include information related to 1) projects that support the recovery and protection of aquatic species at risk through multi-species place-based and threat-based approaches undertaken by Indigenous and community groups, as well as academics and non-profit organizations; and 2) activities to support Indigenous participation in Species at Risk Act consultation for listing and recovery planning funded by the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (funding application forms and supporting documents such as technical reports, restoration plans and monitoring and reporting activities), and internal processes in support of program delivery. The information that is maintained could include contact information, project information and correspondence information (oral, written and electronic). In addition, contribution agreement information (project activities, expenses, other sources of support to the project, project deliverables) is maintained. For program audit and evaluation purposes, all material associated to G and C projects must be conserved by the program for a period of at least 6 years after the end of a contribution agreement.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SAR 720.1

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

Science Information in Support of Species at Risk Management

Description: Records include information relating to conveying science advice on aquatic species at risk to policy and decision-makers to support the implementation of the Species at Risk Act. As such, records include information and advice on the biology, abundance, distribution, population and habitat trends and critical habitat of species at risk as related to their status, recovery potential, listing recommendation and recovery strategies, action plans and management plans. The advice is used to support the conservation and protection of Canada's biological diversity and fulfils a key commitment under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

Document types: Reports, research documents, peer-reviewed publications, briefings, guidelines, work plans, terms of reference, memoranda, presentations and correspondence.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 316

Licence to Fish for Experimental, Scientific, Educational, Aquatic Invasive Species Control, or Public Display Purposes Personal Information Bank

2.4 Marine planning and conservation

The Marine Planning and Conservation Program (MPC) takes an integrated and evidence-based approach to managing oceans issues and collaborates with other federal departments, other levels of government, Indigenous groups, and stakeholders. Building on a foundation of science, the Program addresses a number of challenges facing Canada's oceans, such as oceans health, marine habitat loss, declining biodiversity, climate change and growing demands for access to ocean space and resources. The Program gathers, disseminates and considers ecological, social and economic impacts to ensure the protection, conservation and sustainable use of Canada's oceans. Legal authority for the Program is found in the Oceans Act, and Canada's Oceans Strategy (2002) provides the department with a framework for managing estuarine, coastal and marine ecosystems.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Marine Conservation Instruments

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Marine Conservation and Protection Instruments.

Description: Records include information related to the conservation of Canada’s ocean space and resources. The information relates to the actions that are undertaken to protect and manage unique and sensitive aspects of the ecosystem due to challenges related to oceans health, marine habitat loss, declining biodiversity, and climate change. Instruments used may include regulations to establish Oceans Act Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), regulatory instruments to establish other conservation measures (e.g. Fisheries Act marine refuges) or non-regulatory instruments such as management plans and monitoring indicators, marine environmental quality guidelines, objectives and protocols. Federal, provincial and territorial MPAs, including Oceans Act MPAs, and other conservation measures contribute towards a conservation network in Canada. Records include information relating to engagement and consultation with provinces, territories, Indigenous groups and oceans stakeholders such as industry and communities, as well as science related information and advice, and socio-economic information, used to identify ecosystem boundaries, to develop conservation and management objectives, to select priority issues of concern and areas of high conservation value for conservation and protection, to monitor and assess the health of marine ecosystems, and to measure the effectiveness of management measures in place, identify management gaps, and to inform industry activity. Within the scope of this class of record, the program also utilizes the authority of the Oceans Management Contributions program, which includes records related to the funding of various projects.

Document types: Background papers, briefing notes, communication material, contracts, grants, contribution agreements, correspondence, question period documents, memorandum of understanding, data collection templates, discussion papers, guidelines, inventories, legal opinions, regulations and associated regulatory documents, maps, management plans, monitoring indicators and strategies, peer reviewed publications, policies, presentations, procedures, proposals, risk-based assessments, ecological and socio-economic overviews and assessments, status reports, reports, standards, statistics, studies and workshop proceedings, meeting minutes, project charters, project change requests, project implementation plans, and project progress reports.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO OCE 500.1

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

Marine Protected Area Activity Applications Personal Information Bank

National Fisheries Intelligence Service Personal Information Bank

Violations under Canadian Fisheries and Fish Habitat Legislation Personal Information Bank

Marine Planning and Conservation Governance Structures and Tools

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Oceans Management Governance Structures and Tools.

Description: Records include information related to integrated management governance structures and tools. Integrated planning and management, including marine spatial planning processes, is a collaborative approach to managing Canada's ocean space and resources in a way that protects and supports sustainable use and development of Canada's oceans. The information contained in the records aids in decision making and management processes and attempts to reconcile the interdisciplinary nature and cumulative impacts of ocean management activities, including ecological, social, economic and cultural impacts. Governance structures provide a platform to bring together ocean regulators and users as appropriate, and may include other federal departments, provinces, territories, Indigenous groups, industry, non-governmental stakeholders and coastal communities. Tools include engagement strategies, websites, geospatial platforms and applications, plans, frameworks, guidelines and policies to direct, guide and inform oceans activities. Within the scope of this class of record, the program also utilizes the authority of the Oceans Management Contributions program, which includes records related to the funding of various projects.

Document types: Assessments, backgrounders, briefing notes, communication material, contracts, contribution agreements, correspondence, frameworks, maps and atlases, guidelines, legal advice, legislations, letters of intent, meeting minutes, models, memorandums of understanding, partnering agreements, plans, policies, presentations, procedures, proposals, publications, question period documents, records of decision, reports, scientific knowledge and advice, service level agreements, socio-economic studies, speaking notes, strategies, terms of reference and web pages.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO OCE 500.2

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

Science Information in Support of the Integrated Management of Aquatic Ecosystems

Description: Records include scientific information and advice in support of oceans management activities, including the implementation of the ecosystem-based approach to planning and protecting unique and significant ecosystem components. Scientific information and advice can include data, reports, syntheses, and science advisories developed through workshops, as well as briefing notes, memos, primary scientific literature publications, or primers on specific topics. Presentations are often prepared to deliver information to specific audiences. Within the scope of this class of record, the program also utilizes the authority of the Oceans Management Contributions program, which includes records related to the funding of various projects.

Document types: Reports, research documents, briefing notes, contribution agreements, correspondence, data collection templates, guidelines, maps, meeting minutes, peer reviewed publications, presentations, and procedures.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 309

Grant and Contribution Initiatives Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

2.5 Aquatic ecosystems science

Building on investments in scientific expertise, technology, and enhanced partnerships, DFO will conduct scientific research and monitoring activities to better understand aquatic ecosystems, ultimately creating a stronger evidence base for decision-making.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Science Information in Support of Departmental Decision-making

Description: Records include scientific information in support of departmental decision-making, including information such as data, reports, state of knowledge syntheses, and science advisories developed through workshops and peer-review meetings. The advice can be delivered through briefing notes, memos, science advisory and technical reports or primers on specific topics. Presentations are often prepared to deliver information to specific audiences.

Document types: Reports, briefings, correspondence, data collection templates, guidelines, maps, meeting minutes, procedures, and emails.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 308

Integrated Science Advisory System Personal Information Bank

Licence to Fish for Experimental, Scientific, Educational, Aquatic Invasive Species Control, or Public Display Purposes Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

Science in Support of Aquatic Invasive Species

Note: This class of Records was previously titled Aquatic Invasive Species.

Document types: Reports, research documents, peer-reviewed publications, briefing notes, correspondence, data collection templates, guidelines, maps, meeting minutes, presentations, procedures, outreach materials and email correspondence.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 319

Licence to Fish for Experimental, Scientific, Educational, Aquatic Invasive Species Control, or Public Display Purposes Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

National Fisheries Intelligence Service Personal Information Bank

Violations under Canadian Fisheries and Fish Habitat Legislation Personal Information Bank

2.6 Oceans and climate change science

The Oceans and Climate Change Science Program conducts ocean monitoring and observation, research and modelling, and manages the resulting data for the timely provision of knowledge, advice and forecasts of changes in ocean conditions that impact fisheries, ecosystems, the maritime economy and the health and security of Canadians in Canada's three oceans.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Aquatic Climate Change Adaptation Services Program - Program Administration

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Climate Change Adaptation Program.

Description: Records include information related to the provision of science advice, including data, reports, syntheses, risk assessments, and science advisories developed through workshops, and outreach materials. In addition, the records may include information on collaboration with other federal agencies.

Document types: Reports, research documents, briefing notes, correspondence, meeting minutes, presentations, outreach materials, and project proposals.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 317

Licence to Fish for Experimental, Scientific, Educational, Aquatic Invasive Species Control, or Public Display Purposes Personal Information Bank

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

Ocean Forecasting - Program Administration

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Ocean Forecasting.

Description: Records include information related to DFO's Ocean Forecasting program, which generates products to acquire new knowledge about Canadian oceans, identify emerging ocean climate issues, and form the basis for advice. Products for numerous clients include: raw data for DFO, as well as other government departments (Environment and Climate Change Canada and National Defence), as well as academic programs and post-graduate research; climate change forecasts, which support infrastructure investment decisions pertaining to Small Craft Harbours and Real Property; model outputs which are incorporated into ecosystem assessments to inform fisheries managers; real-time oceanography information which supports CCG operations; and, peer-review publications which add to the collective knowledge regarding the state of our oceans. Specific examples include information relating to tsunami and storm surge forecasting (models), science advisory reports in which climate science advice is articulated to managers and presentations at conferences and peer review articles, which all contribute to the greater state of knowledge on ocean climate issues.

Document types: Reports, correspondence, memoranda, briefings, meeting minutes, records of decision, procedures, presentations, and data sets.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Record number: DFO SCI 310

Manuscript Reviews Personal Information Bank

Timothy R. Parsons Medal Personal Information Bank

2.7 Hydrographic services, data and science

The safe use of Canadian waterways requires knowledge of the physical limitations to navigation. The Canadian Hydrographic Service contributes to safety on Canadian waterways by acquiring hydrographic data from surveys using Canadian Coast Guard vessels, specialized launches, autonomous survey technologies and remote sensing to measure, describe, and chart the physical features of Canada's oceans and navigable inland waters. As Canada's hydrographic authority, the Canadian Hydrographic Service uses these data to produce up-to-date, timely and accurate nautical charts, publications and services in support of domestic and international marine transportation in accordance with the requirements of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and the International Maritime Organization's Safety of Life at Sea Convention. In addition to supporting the departmental result mariners safely navigate Canada’s waters, hydrographic information is used in a number of research and development applications in engineering, ocean research, maritime security, marine navigation, ocean management, ecosystem science and the renewable and non-renewable energy sector.

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Territorial Delineation - Program Administration

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Territorial Delineation. This program ended in 2023.

Description: Records include information related to the delineation of Canada's maritime boundaries. Information includes hydrographic products and services to support and document the extent of Canada's marine boundaries; it also provides scientific data and expert advice in support of Canada's submission to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and in legal defence or challenges involving illegal activities in Canadian sovereign waters.

Document types: Proposals, correspondence, memoranda, briefings, meeting minutes, records of decision, procedures, reports, status reports, presentations, background papers, statistics, Science Advisory reports, discussion papers, evaluations, data sets, forecasts, scenarios, models and assessments, tide and water level reports, technical manuals, reference manuals and material.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Format: Hydrographic source material (data, computations, field notes, analogue and digital source information, multibeam imagery).

Record number: DFO SCI 312

Hydrographic Products and Services - Program Administration

Note: This Class of Records was previously titled Hydrographic Products and Services.

Description: Records include information related to nautical charts, hydrographic data and publications which are the primary navigational documents for mariners, and are used to plan and conduct navigation activities as safely as possible. The requirement to carry and use official government charts and publications is established under the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020, made pursuant to the Canadian Shipping Act, 2001. Information that originates with the Canadian Hydrographic Service includes: paper charts, electronic navigational charts (S-57 format), raster navigational charts (BSB v3 format), sailing directions, hydrographic survey data, chart catalogues, publications containing explanations of symbols, terms and abbreviations, Canadian tide and current tables, atlas of tidal currents, and tidal observations, forecasts and predictions at https://www.tides.gc.ca. Additional records may include scientific data and expert advice related to the delineation of Canada's maritime zones pursuant to the Oceans Act. This also supports Canada's submission to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf and legal defence or challenges involving illegal activities in Canadian sovereign waters.

Hydrographic products, data and services are used for other purposes beyond marine navigation. They are also used in science and engineering applications, marine habitat programs, management of marine protected areas, energy research and development and natural resource development. Commercialization of hydrographic products and data is also increasingly common. Other documents include internal working documents, chart sales, product construction archives, metadata for hydrographic data and products, and data archives.

Document types: Hydrographic products and data, in paper and/or digital form, chart and product catalogues, correspondence, memoranda, planning documents, records of meetings, licence agreements, statistics, presentations, operational procedures, reports, Treasury Board submissions, briefings, corporate documentation (personnel files, policies), contracting and procurement documents, reference manuals and documents.

Disclosure summaries: Not applicable

Format: Charts in paper format, Electronic Navigational Charts in the vector S-57 format (International Hydrographic Organization standard). Raster Navigational Charts in the raster BSB. Data processing and nautical chart creation uses various formats current and archived, and hydrographic source material (data, computations, field notes, analogue and digital source information, multibeam, LiDAR and satellite imagery).

Record number: DFO SCI 311

Canadian Hydrographic Services and Products Personal Information Bank

Internal services

Internal services constitute groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization. These groups are management and oversight services, communications services, legal services, human resources management services, financial management services, information management services, information technology services, real property services, materiel services, acquisition services, and travel and other administrative services. Internal services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization and not to those provided specifically to a program.

Acquisition services

Acquisition services involve activities undertaken to acquire a good or service to fulfill a properly completed request (including a complete and accurate definition of requirements and certification that funds are available) until entering into or amending a contract.

Procurement and Contracting Class of Record
- Professional Services Contracts Personal Information Bank

Communications services

Communications services involve activities undertaken to ensure that Government of Canada communications are effectively managed, well-coordinated and responsive to the diverse information needs of the public. The communications management function ensures that the public—internal or external—receives government information, and that the views and concerns of the public are taken into account in the planning, management and evaluation of policies, programs, services and initiatives.

Communications Class of Record
- Internal Communications Personal Information Bank
- Public Communications Personal Information Bank

Financial management services

Financial management services involve activities undertaken to ensure the prudent use of public resources, including planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, control and oversight, analysis, decision support and advice, and financial systems.

Financial Management Class of Record

Human resources management services

Human resources management services involve activities undertaken for determining strategic direction, allocating resources among services and processes, as well as activities relating to analyzing exposure to risk and determining appropriate countermeasures. They ensure that the service operations and programs of the federal government comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies and plans.

Information management services

Information management services involve activities undertaken to achieve efficient and effective information management to support program and service delivery; foster informed decision making; facilitate accountability, transparency and collaboration; and preserve and ensure access to information and records for the benefit of present and future generations.

Information technology services

Information technology services involve activities undertaken to achieve efficient and effective use of information technology to support government priorities and program delivery, to increase productivity, and to enhance services to the public.

Information Technology Class of Record
- Electronic Network Monitoring Personal Information Bank

Legal services

Legal services involve activities undertaken to enable government departments and agencies to pursue policy, program and service delivery priorities and objectives within a legally sound framework.

Legal Services Class of Record

Management and oversight services

Management and oversight services involve activities undertaken for determining strategic direction and allocating resources among services and processes, as well as those activities related to analyzing exposure to risk and determining appropriate countermeasures. They ensure that the service operations and programs of the federal government comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies or plans.

Materiel services

Materiel services involve activities undertaken to ensure that materiel can be managed by departments in a sustainable and financially responsible manner that supports the cost-effective and efficient delivery of government programs.

Materiel Management Class of Record
- Vehicle, Ship, Boat and Aircraft Accidents Personal Information Bank

Real property services

Real property services involve activities undertaken to ensure that real property is managed in a sustainable and financially responsible manner, throughout its life cycle, to support the cost-effective and efficient delivery of government programs.

Real Property Management Class of Record
- Real Property Management Personal Information Bank

Travel and other administrative services

Travel and other administrative services include Government of Canada travel services, as well as those other internal services that do not smoothly fit with any of the internal services categories.

Legend

Standard Classes of Records (CoRs)
Standard Personal Information Banks (PIBs)

Classes of personal information

Classes of personal information describe personal information that is not used for administrative purposes or is not intended to be retrievable by personal identifiers.

Grant and Contribution programs

This class describes personal information used in support of DFO grant and contribution programs for organizations other than sole proprietorships and general partnerships. Personal information regarding representatives of organizations is not collected for administrative purposes at any time during the processing of grant and contribution applications or program administration. This personal information may be shared with other programs of the institution and with programs of other federal institutions and provincial and municipal governments in order to administer and audit the programs. Information on the programs is held by year, organization name and project name. Retention and disposal standards vary from one program to another.

Reporting incidents, sightings or occurrences on or near the water

DFO encourages members of the public to report incidents, sightings and/or occurrences via phone or email. This reporting includes, but is not limited to, shark sightings, marine mammals and sea turtles in distress, marine environmental emergencies, and the sighting of aquatic invasive species that could result in ecological damage to native species and habitat. Personal information is used by DFO in support of its lead federal role, in managing Canada's fisheries and safeguarding its waters. Personal information is not used for an administrative purpose directly affecting the individual to whom the information pertains, nor is it organized or intended to be retrievable by personal identifier. Personal information may be shared for the purpose of responding to the incident, sighting or occurrence. Personal information is held by the regional office the report was made to, and will be retained and disposed of in accordance with the associated program's retention and disposal standards.

Manuals

The Access to Information Act requires institutions to include in their Info Source chapter a list of manuals. For the purpose of Info Source, manuals are defined as: Instructions, handbooks or procedures used by employees to carry out institutional programs or activities that affect the general public. Manuals that are produced to govern internal processes that do not affect the general public are not included in the following list.

Addressing Public Complaints
Administration of Naloxone Spray
Applicant's Guide Supporting the “Authorizations Concerning Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Regulations”
Applicant’s Guide to Submitting an Application for Authorization under Paragraph 35(2)(b) of the Fisheries Act
Applications for Investigations of Alleged Offences under Section 93 of the Species at Risk Act
Arrest With or Without a Warrant
Atlantic Recreational Fishing Licence Program
Business Planning Guide for Harbour Authorities
Canadian Marine Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) Control Monitor, Operation Procedure Manual
Clean Harbour Initiatives
Compendium of Funding Sources Available to HAs
Consideration of Factors set out in Section 6 of the Fisheries Act
Fisheries Productivity Investment Policy: A Proponent's Guide to Offsetting
Guidance for the Consideration of Fisheries Management Objectives related to Paragraph 35(2)(b) Fisheries Act Authorizations
Harbour Authority Fee Collection Unofficial Tips
Harbour Authorities GST/HST Info Sheet
Harbour Authority Manual
Harbour Maintenance Inspection Manual
Harbour-Specific Environmental Emergency Response Plans
Harbour-Specific Environmental Management Plans
Inspection and Maintenance Modules for Harbour Authorities
Inspection of Suspect Firearm
Insurance Guide for Harbour Authorities
Interim Guide to Proponent-led Habitat Banking
Investigative Body Designation Directive
Large Scale Inspections
Media and Public Relations
National Harbour Manager Pocket Guidebook
National Standard Operating Procedure for Illegal, Unregulated or Unreported Audit Function
Non-Employees in C and P Workspaces directive
Operating Patrol Vehicles in Emergency Situation
Posting Contaminated Fisheries Area Closure Signs
Procedures Manual for Design and Review of Marine Short Range Aids to Navigation and Procedures Manual Revised Supplement
Signage Guidelines/Signage Checklist
Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Pilot Projects Directive
Ticketable Offences
Transition Package for Harbour Authorities
Use of Force and Officer Safety Policy
Use of Targeted Video Monitoring Directive

Additional information

For general information about making a request for access to information or personal information, see Make an access to information or personal information request.

To make a request for information online, access the Access to Information and Personal Information Online Request Service.

To make a request for information under the Access to Information Act or the Privacy Act by mail, mail your letter or completed Access to Information Request Form (Access to Information Act) or Personal Information Request Form (Privacy Act), along with any necessary documents (such as consent or the $5 application fee for a request under the Access to Information Act), to the following address:

Access to Information and Privacy Secretariat

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

200 Kent Street, 7^th Floor

Ottawa, ON K1A 0E6

DFO.ATIP-AIPRP.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

In accordance with the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act, an area on the premises will be made available to review original materials on site if that is the applicant’s preference (and it is practical to do so), or if it is not practical to create copies of the material.

Please note: Each request made to Fisheries and Oceans Canada under the Access to Information Act must be accompanied by an application fee of $5. For requests made online, this is paid at the time of application via credit card. For requests made by mail, this should be paid by enclosing cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada.

The Government of Canada encourages the release of information through requests outside of the formal request processes. To make an informal request, contact:

telephone: 1-833-212-1438
email: info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

You may also wish to search summaries of completed access to information requests for which Fisheries and Oceans Canada has already provided responses: DFOs completed Access to Information (ATI) summaries, as this information may be more easily obtained. You may also wish to review available open data regarding Fisheries and Oceans Canada on Open Government Portal.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada conducts privacy impact assessments (PIAs) to ensure that privacy implications will be appropriately identified, assessed and resolved before a new or substantially modified program or activity involving personal information is implemented. Summaries of completed PIAs are available.

Appendix A

List of Personal Information Banks for DFO (including PPU numbers)

List of Personal Information Banks for Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) that have been transferred to the Department of National Defence (DND)

Page details

Date modified:: 2026-06-18

Info Source: Sources of Federal Government and Employee Information

Table of contents

General information

Introduction to Info Source

Background

Responsibilities

Institutional programs and activities

Core responsibility 1 - Fisheries

1.1 Fisheries management

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Commercial Fisheries Management

Wild Capture Fisheries Management Policies and Strategies

Recreational Fisheries Management

Science Information in Support of Canadian Recreational Fisheries

1.2 Aboriginal programs and treaties (Indigenous Programs and Long-Term Fisheries and Marine Agreements)

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) - Program Administration

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) - Program Administration

Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (AFSAR) - Program Administration

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Policy and Governance

Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Reconciliation Agreements Program (RAP)

1.3 Aquaculture management

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Aquaculture - Program Management

Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (closed program)

1.4 Salmonid enhancement program

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Community Involvement Program

Salmon Habitat Restoration Program

Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund (AERF)

Salmonid Enhancement Facilities - Hatcheries and Spawning Channels

Salmonid Enhancement Grant and Contribution Program - Program Administration

1.5 International engagement

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems Related Information

1.6 Small craft harbours

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Harbour Operations and Maintenance

1.7 Conservation and protection (C and P)

Classes of Records (CoRs)

National Fisheries Intelligence Service - Program Administration

Major Cases and Special Investigations

Monitoring, Control and Surveillance

Compliance and Enforcement Program Capacity

Education and Shared Stewardship

1.8 Aquatic animal health

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Aquatic Animal Health - Program Administration

1.9 Biotechnology and genomics

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Biotechnology and Genomics - Program Administration

1.10 Aquaculture science

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Science Information in Support of Aquaculture Regulatory Requirements

Science Information in Collaboration with the Canadian Aquaculture Industry

Science Information in Support of Sustainable Aquaculture Science

1.11 Fisheries science

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Fisheries Resources

Science Information in Support of Canadian Commercial Fisheries

Science Information in Support of Canadian Recreational Fisheries

Science Information in Support of International Priorities

1.12 Economics and statistics

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Economics and Statistics

1.13 Fish and seafood

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF)

Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)

BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)

Core responsibility 2 - Aquatic ecosystems

2.1 Fish and fish habitat protection

Classes of Records (CoRs)

Aboriginal Inland Habitat Program (closed program)

Federal Environmental/Impact Assessments

Projects of National Interest

Fish and Fish Habitat Protection - Program Administration