Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

Canada and U.S. Finalize Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
Climate change in the United States, Environment of the United States, Joint Ocean Commission Initiative, Rare-earth element, Minerals, Nature

Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration, advancing our mutual interest in securing supply chains for the critical minerals needed for important manufacturing sectors, including communication technology, aerospace and defence, and clean technology.

Key Points: 
  • Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration, advancing our mutual interest in securing supply chains for the critical minerals needed for important manufacturing sectors, including communication technology, aerospace and defence, and clean technology.
  • This Action Plan will promote joint initiatives, including research and development cooperation, supply chain modelling and increased support for industry.
  • Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration, we are advancing secure access to the critical minerals that are key to our economic growth and security including uranium and rare earth elements while bolstering our competiveness in global markets and creating jobs for Canadians."
  • Canada is an important supplier of 13 of the 35 minerals that the U.S. has identified as critical to economic and national security.

Government of Canada supports important coastal environmental research on Canada's Arctic coasts

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Fisheries protection, Iqaluit, Government, Arctic research, International relations, Canada, Living Oceans Society, Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

These research initiatives are part of the $50.8 million Coastal Environmental Baseline Program, which involves close collaboration between Fisheries and Oceans Canada scientists, Indigenous and coastal communities, nongovernmental organizations, academia and other research partners.

Key Points: 
  • These research initiatives are part of the $50.8 million Coastal Environmental Baseline Program, which involves close collaboration between Fisheries and Oceans Canada scientists, Indigenous and coastal communities, nongovernmental organizations, academia and other research partners.
  • The funding will support projects by the Government of Nunavut and SmartICE, which will help create a clearer picture of the coastal ecosystems and environmental conditions around Iqaluit.
  • And, we know that Canada's Arctic coastal communities are among the first to feel the effects of climate change.
  • The Coastal Environmental Baseline Program is one of many actions the Government of Canada is taking to safeguard our coasts and waterways under the $1.5 billion Oceans Protection Plan.

Government of Canada's Investment in ocean observation technology contributes to safer coastal waters and more resilient coastal communities

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Thursday, March 7, 2019
Oceanography, Integrated Ocean Observing System, Joint Ocean Commission Initiative, Draft:The Oceans Institute

Increasing the availability and sharing of ocean science and data ensures Canadians can safely navigate through our coastal waters, maintain our coastal economy, and build resilient coastal infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Increasing the availability and sharing of ocean science and data ensures Canadians can safely navigate through our coastal waters, maintain our coastal economy, and build resilient coastal infrastructure.
  • It will increase the availability of ocean data to Canadians and will inform science-based decision making on the responsible and efficient use of our ocean environment.
  • The Government of Canada's investment in the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System will improve coordination and collaboration among the national and international ocean research community.
  • This national ocean observation system will help us determine the next steps we take to protect our oceans for generations to come."

Government of Canada announces support for global ocean sustainability efforts

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Environmental crime, Environmental impact of fishing, Fisheries law, Fishing industry, Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, Human behavior, Joint Ocean Commission Initiative, Business, International Seafood Sustainability Foundation

This includes plastics pollution, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) and sustainable ocean production, marine protected areas, ocean data and technology and financing ocean innovation.

Key Points: 
  • This includes plastics pollution, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) and sustainable ocean production, marine protected areas, ocean data and technology and financing ocean innovation.
  • This investment in ocean sustainability highlights the leadership role Canada is taking internationally to shape and establish policies for marine conservation globally.
  • We are a reliable partner and proud to support the Friends of Ocean Action and UN Special Envoy for the Ocean.
  • This support to the UN Special Envoy for the Ocean demonstrates how Canada is working together with its partners to address global challenges and achieve common goals."

Ignite a Culture Change as a Mission of Government - Recommendations to Improve Federal Fisheries and Oceans Programs released today by the National Indigenous Fisheries Institute

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Government, Fisheries science, Fishing, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Fisheries protection, Canadian Coast Guard, Sustainability organisations, Joint Ocean Commission Initiative, Fisheries observer

The report makes recommendations to improve three programs: the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, and the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program.

Key Points: 
  • The report makes recommendations to improve three programs: the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, and the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program.
  • It also challenges government to start using the Indigenous science, data and knowledge it is funding through this program.
  • The National Indigenous Fisheries Institute is a technical organization that is promoting program design and development consistency across Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Indigenous programs.
  • The Institute and the Department are collaborating to review programs as announced by the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard in October 2017.