Fisheries Act (Canada)

Mining Association of Canada statement on the Supreme Court of Canada's opinion on the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA)

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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There are some 20 mining projects currently undergoing federal assessment, and additional projects about to enter the assessment process.

Key Points: 
  • There are some 20 mining projects currently undergoing federal assessment, and additional projects about to enter the assessment process.
  • We call on the Government of Canada and Parliament to respond to the Supreme Court of Canada opinion expeditiously to shorten the period of investment uncertainty.
  • However, most new mining projects and major expansions have been subject to the federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA) and predecessor legislation.
  • The industry is proportionally the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and a major customer of Indigenous-owned businesses.

Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. ordered to pay $500,000 for violating the Fisheries Act

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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On September 25, 2023, Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. was ordered by the Court of Québec to pay a fine of $500,000, after pleading guilty to one count of violating the Fisheries Act.

Key Points: 
  • On September 25, 2023, Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. was ordered by the Court of Québec to pay a fine of $500,000, after pleading guilty to one count of violating the Fisheries Act.
  • On September 17, 2019, a deleterious substance spill occurred following the failure of a boiler at Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.'s Arvida factory in Saguenay, Quebec.
  • Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. took steps to stop the flow.
  • The water of the Saguenay River is home to fish, as defined in the Fisheries Act.

Protecting nature at the Massé Stream in Montérégie, part of $6.7 million in national habitat protection

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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This fund utilizes fines collected from environmental infractions to support projects that aim to heal and protect nature, restore habitats, and preserve wildlife populations.

Key Points: 
  • This fund utilizes fines collected from environmental infractions to support projects that aim to heal and protect nature, restore habitats, and preserve wildlife populations.
  • This stream contributes to the important Western Chorus Frog habitat.
  • This project is part of a $6.7 million investment in 22 environmental projects across Canada.
  • These funds will provide us with a unique opportunity to restore and enhance a portion of the Massé Stream.

Arctic Pearl Ice and Cold Storage Ltd. fined $755,000 for federal offences related to transporting and discharging ammonia into fish-bearing water in British Columbia

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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On July 19, 2023, in the Provincial Court of British Columbia, Arctic Pearl Ice and Cold Storage Ltd. was ordered to pay $700,000 after pleading guilty to one charge laid under the federal Fisheries Act.

Key Points: 
  • On July 19, 2023, in the Provincial Court of British Columbia, Arctic Pearl Ice and Cold Storage Ltd. was ordered to pay $700,000 after pleading guilty to one charge laid under the federal Fisheries Act.
  • The charges stemmed from offences related to transporting and discharging ammonia into a body of water that flows into fish-bearing water.
  • Sometime between November 1 and 23, 2017, the storage tank, containing the contaminated ammonia, was collected and transported by truck to Arctic Pearl Ice and Cold Storage Ltd.'s warehouse by a company employee.
  • In November 2017, Arctic Pearl Ice and Cold Storage Ltd. was quoted $19,000 plus taxes and freight by a refrigeration contractor to dispose of the contaminated ammonia.

Peace River Hydro Partners ordered to pay $1.1 million for deposit of contaminated drainage water into the Peace River

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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The charge stemmed from an investigation by Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers into the discharge of 3,300 m3 of contaminated drainage water into the Peace River on September 9 and 10, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The charge stemmed from an investigation by Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers into the discharge of 3,300 m3 of contaminated drainage water into the Peace River on September 9 and 10, 2018.
  • The contaminated drainage water had a low pH (acidic) and a high concentration of metals.
  • As a result of this conviction, Peace River Hydro Partners will be added to the Environmental Offenders Registry.
  • The Peace River is "water frequented by fish", as defined under the Fisheries Act.

New Zealand's maritime territory is 15 times its landmass – here's why we need a ministry for the ocean

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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The recent failure of the proposed Kermadec ocean sanctuary is a striking reminder of the need for leadership around New Zealand’s ocean policies.

Key Points: 
  • The recent failure of the proposed Kermadec ocean sanctuary is a striking reminder of the need for leadership around New Zealand’s ocean policies.
  • The “no take” ocean sanctuary was meant to be one of the world’s largest marine protected areas.
  • But last month Te Ohu Kaimoana (which represents Māori fisheries interests) voted against the latest proposal.

New Zealand’s vast ocean territory

    • Aotearoa is surrounded by a sea territory 15 times the size of its landmass.
    • This extends from the shorelines of the main islands to the Kermadecs (Rangitāhua) in the northwest, the Chathams (Rēkohu) in the east and the subantarctic Campbell Island in the south Pacific ocean.
    • Two in three New Zealanders live within 5km of the shore and many use the ocean and coasts for recreational and cultural activities.

An ecosystem approach to marine policy

    • This involves managing the marine environment in a way that reconciles competing values without degrading the ocean ecosystem.
    • A more holistic and relational ecosystem-based approach to managing human activities in the ocean would acknowledge the inter-dependencies between living and non-living marine ecosystem components, including people.
    • Read more:
      Our oceans are in deep trouble – a 'mountains to sea' approach could make a real difference

Fundamental principles driving oceans policy

    • Our research found we already have legal and policy “hooks” (or promising reform initiatives underway) that can support ecosystem-based management across the four key marine policy areas of fisheries, conservation, coastal planning and Māori rights and interests.
    • Each of these policy areas operates on different time and geographic scales and is working towards (sometimes vastly) different policy objectives, with varying budgets and resources.
    • To overcome this, our research confirmed we need to agree on fundamental marine principles to “anchor” ecosystem-based management and ensure our policy objectives are complementary and consistent with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

A ministry for the ocean

    • Marine policy is still spread across multiple laws and institutions working for different purposes.
    • Recent environmental reforms have focused on land-based issues of resource management, conservation and climate adaptation, taking a sector-by-sector approach and overlooking the interconnected threats facing our ocean.
    • We go further and argue Aotearoa needs a ministry for the ocean to match the ministerial portfolio, reflecting the complexity of marine management and departing from the terrestrial bias of our existing laws and institutions.
    • A dedicated ministry could ensure oversight, coordination and alignment of marine policy.

New Zealand's maritime territory is 15 times its landmass -- here's why we need a ministry for the ocean

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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The recent failure of the proposed Kermadec ocean sanctuary is a striking reminder of the need for leadership around New Zealand’s ocean policies.

Key Points: 
  • The recent failure of the proposed Kermadec ocean sanctuary is a striking reminder of the need for leadership around New Zealand’s ocean policies.
  • The “no take” ocean sanctuary was meant to be one of the world’s largest marine protected areas.
  • But last month Te Ohu Kaimoana (which represents Māori fisheries interests) voted against the latest proposal.

New Zealand’s vast ocean territory

    • Aotearoa is surrounded by a sea territory 15 times the size of its landmass.
    • This extends from the shorelines of the main islands to the Kermadecs (Rangitāhua) in the northwest, the Chathams (Rēkohu) in the east and the subantarctic Campbell Island in the south Pacific ocean.
    • Two in three New Zealanders live within 5km of the shore and many use the ocean and coasts for recreational and cultural activities.

An ecosystem approach to marine policy

    • This involves managing the marine environment in a way that reconciles competing values without degrading the ocean ecosystem.
    • A more holistic and relational ecosystem-based approach to managing human activities in the ocean would acknowledge the inter-dependencies between living and non-living marine ecosystem components, including people.
    • Read more:
      Our oceans are in deep trouble – a 'mountains to sea' approach could make a real difference

Fundamental principles driving oceans policy

    • Our research found we already have legal and policy “hooks” (or promising reform initiatives underway) that can support ecosystem-based management across the four key marine policy areas of fisheries, conservation, coastal planning and Māori rights and interests.
    • Each of these policy areas operates on different time and geographic scales and is working towards (sometimes vastly) different policy objectives, with varying budgets and resources.
    • To overcome this, our research confirmed we need to agree on fundamental marine principles to “anchor” ecosystem-based management and ensure our policy objectives are complementary and consistent with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

A ministry for the ocean

    • Marine policy is still spread across multiple laws and institutions working for different purposes.
    • Recent environmental reforms have focused on land-based issues of resource management, conservation and climate adaptation, taking a sector-by-sector approach and overlooking the interconnected threats facing our ocean.
    • We go further and argue Aotearoa needs a ministry for the ocean to match the ministerial portfolio, reflecting the complexity of marine management and departing from the terrestrial bias of our existing laws and institutions.
    • A dedicated ministry could ensure oversight, coordination and alignment of marine policy.

Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc. ordered to pay $600,000 for violating the Fisheries Act

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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On June 15, 2023, Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc. was sentenced by the Court of Quebec, at the Sorel-Tracy courthouse, to pay two fines totalling $600,000 dollars, after pleading guilty to two counts of violating the Fisheries Act.

Key Points: 
  • On June 15, 2023, Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc. was sentenced by the Court of Quebec, at the Sorel-Tracy courthouse, to pay two fines totalling $600,000 dollars, after pleading guilty to two counts of violating the Fisheries Act.
  • On or around June 3, 2020, a sodium hydroxide spill occurred during work at the Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc. complex in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec.
  • That same day, Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc. notified Environment and Climate Change Canada that the final discharge point had a pH above 9.5, which is harmful to fish.
  • On or around June 3 and on or around December 26, 2020, Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc. violated subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act.

Government of Canada welcomes Canada's newest fishery officers

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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SUMMERSIDE, PE , May 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Fisheries and Oceans Canada is proud to welcome the latest troop of graduates to the ranks of Canada's contingent of over 600 fishery officers.

Key Points: 
  • SUMMERSIDE, PE , May 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Fisheries and Oceans Canada is proud to welcome the latest troop of graduates to the ranks of Canada's contingent of over 600 fishery officers.
  • Canada's fishery officers are professionally trained peace officers working in communities across our country to conserve and protect our freshwater and marine fisheries resources and habitats.
  • For more information on what it takes to become a fishery officer, please visit:
    "Congratulations to Canada's newest fishery officers, along with a special recognition for the first Francophone troop to graduate from the esteemed Atlantic Police Academy.
  • The Atlantic Police Academy values our partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada in providing this important training for the safety and success of all future fishery officers."

Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement opens a formal investigation into Imperial Oil Ltd.'s Kearl Oil Sands Site

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Environment and Climate Change Canada takes pollution incidents and threats to the environment very seriously.

Key Points: 
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada takes pollution incidents and threats to the environment very seriously.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement has opened an investigation into a suspected contravention of subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act at Imperial Oil Ltd.'s Kearl Oil Sands Site.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers and environmental emergencies officers have carried out inspections at the site since they became aware of the incident on February 7, 2023.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada has created a free subscription service to help Canadians stay current with what the Government of Canada is doing to protect our natural environment.