First Nations, Métis, and Inuit share ties to Canada’s oceans and waterways that span generations. Through Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada works closely with Indigenous Peoples and coastal regions to…
The health of our oceans and waterways is essential to sustaining aquatic species and ecosystems, and plays a crucial role in our own health and…
When marine incidents happen in remote coastal areas, members of Indigenous communities are often the first to respond, as instrumental partners in Canada’s search and rescue system.…
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples share ties to Canada’s oceans and waterways that span generations. Their in-depth traditional knowledge and expertise is critical to protecting our…
Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, has announced $7.8 million in funding for 10 projects through the Multi-Partner Research Initiative (MPRI) to…
Ocean observation science can help save lives, protect our waters and ecosystems, and grow our economy. The Government of Canada is working with the ocean…
Whether in the Atlantic, Pacific, or Arctic oceans, the health and protection of our coastline—the longest in the world—is critical to our environment, our economy,…
Saint John, NB – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Member of Parliament for Saint John—Rothesay, Wayne Long, have announced an…
Bowen Island, B.C. – Since its launch in 2016, the Oceans Protection Plan has strengthened protections for our coasts and wildlife, improved marine traffic and…
Under the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is investing in the Coast Guard to ensure it has modern equipment needed to respond to…
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray, Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, and Public Services…
The Canadian coastline—the longest in the world—is critical to the environment and plays a key role in the economy. Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan aims to…
Under the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is investing in the Canadian Coast Guard to ensure it has modern equipment needed to respond…
Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced $5.8 million in Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program funding for 21 projects with Indigenous groups. This…
The Government of Canada has awarded a contract to undertake an assessment of risks related to vessels of concern in Canadian waterways. Public Services and…
Photo: Nathan E. Stewart spill off the Bella Bella coast. Credit: Heiltsuk Nation. A B.C. First Nation and Canadian marine and offshore company announced that they…
The province of Quebec will receive $175,000 in federal funding for the ongoing conservation of recreational fish habitat in Saint–Jacques-de-Leeds. The Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships…