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1. General Information
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What does Fisheries and Oceans
Canada do?
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Who is the Minister responsible
for Fisheries and Oceans Canada?
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How can I contact Fisheries and
Oceans Canada?
2. Employment
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How many people are employed in
the department?
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What job opportunities are
available at Fisheries and Oceans Canada and where can I find
information on applying for these jobs?
3. Regulations
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Who is responsible for
recreational boating regulations in Canada?
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Who is responsible for regulating
the import and export of fish products?
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Who is responsible for the
inspection of vessels travelling in Canadian waters?
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How can I ensure the quality and
safety of fish and seafood purchases?
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Which organization is responsible
for regulating the production and distribution of genetically
engineered foods?
4. Licensing
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Where can I get information on
fishing licenses and fisheries openings and closures?
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Where can I obtain fish
processing, buying and/or aquaculture licenses?
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Who can I contact for more
information regarding licensing of a vessel for commercial
purposes such as fishing, ferrying or pleasure cruising?
5. Marine Safety
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Who is responsible for marine
search and rescue operations in Canada?
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How many vessels are in the
Canadian Coast Guard fleet?
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Where can I get nautical charts
and other important information like tide and current tables?
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How can I become an authorized
chart dealer for the Canadian Hydrographic Service?
6. Environment
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If I have concerns or questions
regarding water and/or air pollution, whom should I contact?
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Is Fisheries and Oceans Canada
responsible for issues concerning endangered fish and marine
species?
7. Aboriginal Issues
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Where can I access information on
the Supreme Court of Canada Marshall Decision?
8. Scientific and Statistical Information
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What kind of scientific research
does Fisheries and Oceans Canada conduct?
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Where can I obtain information on
fish and other marine species?
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Where can I find information on
commercial fisheries landings?
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How can I get access to the
Fisheries and Oceans Canada library?
1. General Information
What does Fisheries and Oceans Canada do?
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is the lead federal government
department responsible for developing and implementing policies
and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and
scientific interests in oceans and inland waters. This mandate
includes responsibility for the conservation and sustainable use
of Canada's fisheries resources while continuing to provide
safe, effective and environmentally sound marine services that
are responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy.
For more information on the department's mandate and various
activity areas visit DFO's about us
web page.
Who is the Minister responsible for Fisheries
and Oceans Canada?
Canada's Minister of Fisheries
and Oceans is the Honourable Geoff Regan.
How can I contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada?
Using electronic
mail, you can contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada at
info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or you
can call or write to any of the department's regional offices
listed below:
National
Headquarters
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Communications Branch
200 Kent Street
13th Floor, Station 13228
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1A 0E6
Tel: (613) 993-0999
Fax: (613) 990-1866
Pacific Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
555 West Hastings St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6B 5G3
Tel: (604) 666-0384
Fax: (604) 666-1847
Quebec Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
105 Dalhousie Street
Quebec, Qc
Canada G1K 7Y7
Tel: (418) 648-7747
Fax: (418) 648-7718
Central and Arctic
Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
501 University Crescent
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada R3T 2N6
Tel: (204) 983-5000
Fax: (204) 984-2401
Maritime Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
P.O. Box 1035
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Canada B2Y 4T3
Tel: (902) 426-3550
Fax: (902) 426-5995
Gulf Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
P.O. Box 5030
Moncton, New Brunswick
Canada E1C 9B6
Tel: (506) 851-7747
Fax: (506) 851-2435
Newfoundland & Labrador
Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
P.O. Box 5667
St. John's, Newfoundland
Canada A1C 5X1
Tel: (709) 772-4423
Fax: (709) 772-4880
2. Employment
How many people are employed at Fisheries and
Oceans Canada?
Including those who serve in our fleet, at each of the six
regional offices and at headquarters in Ottawa, Fisheries and
Oceans Canada employs approximately 10,000 people across the
country.
What job opportunities are available at
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and where can I find information on
applying for these jobs?
Fisheries and Oceans
Canada offers a wide variety of employment and career
opportunities, from clerical, scientific and administrative
positions at any one of our regional offices and laboratories to
field type positions with the Canadian Coast Guard or the
Fisheries Management Branch.
All applications for
positions within the department are announced through the Public
Service Commission. Go to the
Government of Canada's
career website and check out the "Jobs Open to the
Public" link found there. Easy to follow instructions will help to
guide you through the process of applying for these positions.
Individuals interested in
the programs offered at the Canadian Coast
Guard College, should visit the College website for recruitment
information particular to this institution.
Individuals interested in a career as
a
Fisheries Officer should visit the Fisheries Management website for more information.
Students may want to
check out Fisheries and Oceans Canada's
Science and
Technology Youth Internships Program. For more information
contact the Fisheries and Oceans Canada regional office nearest
you.
3. Regulations
Who is responsible for recreational boating
regulations in Canada?
Recreational boating regulations are the responsibility of the
Canadian Coast Guard, part of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. To
obtain information on the latest recreational boating
regulations, including how to obtain proof of operator
competency for motorized recreational vessels, contact the coast
guard's Office of Boating Safety. You can also call the boating
safety toll-free Information Line at 1-800-267-6687.
Who is responsible for regulating the import
and export of fish products?
The Canadian Food
Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for imported and
exported food, except live products. The
Canada Customs and Revenue
Agency (CCRA) handles the regulation of imported and
exported live products.
Who is responsible for the inspection of
vessels travelling in Canadian waters?
Transport Canada is the
federal government department responsible for inspecting both
foreign and domestic vessels travelling in Canadian territorial
waters. However, Fisheries and Oceans Canada routinely provides
support to enforcement agencies for small vessel inspections.
How can I ensure the quality and safety of
fish and seafood purchases?
Caution and commonsense should be exercised when purchasing fish
and seafood. Fish products should only be purchased from
reputable retail and wholesale outlets. Ensure that these
sources take adequate precautions to guarantee the quality and
safety of seafood products. Organizations at every governmental
level (i.e. municipal, provincial and federal) cooperate in
regulating the production, processing and sale of food products.
If you have any questions or require further information on food
safety issues, you can to access the
Canadian Food
Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.
Which organization is responsible for
regulating the production and distribution of genetically
engineered foods?
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for
the regulation of products derived from biotechnology including
plants, animal feeds and animal feed ingredients, fertilizers
and veterinary biologics. You can find out more on this topic by
going directly to the
biotechnology section of the agency's Web site.
Health Canada (HC) conducts a thorough safety assessment of each
new product before it can be sold in Canada. HC is responsible
for assessing the human health and safety of products derived
through biotechnology including foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical
devices, and pest control products. You can find out more on
this topic by going directly to the
Novel
Foods page of the department's Web site.
4. Licensing
Where can I get information on fishing
licenses and fisheries openings and closures?
All licensing information, including fisheries openings and
closures, can be obtained by contacting the relevant
Fisheries and Oceans Canada regional
offices.
Where can I obtain fish processing, buying
and/or aquaculture licenses?
Licenses to buy and process fish and seafood products as well as
engage in commercial aquaculture are the responsibility of each
respective province. Aquaculture leasing in Prince Edward Island
is the sole exception. Please contact your provincial government
for detailed licensing requirements and procedures.
Who can I contact for more information
regarding licensing of a vessel for commercial purposes such as
fishing, ferrying or pleasure cruising?
To license unregistered commercial vessels under 15 gross tons,
including passenger vessels, tugboats or other non-pleasure
craft, contact the
Ship Registry Office of Transport Canada at 1-877-242-8770
(ext. 6).
To obtain information regarding the licensing of commercial
fishing vessels, please contact the Fisheries and Oceans Canada
licensing office nearest you.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada regional offices
For pleasure craft licensing, contact the Canada Customs and
Revenue Agency. The service is free and mandatory for all
Canadian pleasure craft up to 15 gross tons equipped with a
motor of 7.5 kW or more. For more information go to the
Customs and Revenue
Agency (CCRA) website or call the number for Customs and
Border Services in the blue pages of your phonebook.
5. Marine Safety
Who is responsible for marine search and
rescue operations in Canada?
Through the Canadian Coast
Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for all
marine search and rescue operations in Canadian waters. More
information on search and rescue operations
and the coast guard's partners
for providing this important marine services available on the
Canadian Coast Guard site.
How many vessels are in the Canadian Coast
Guard fleet?
The Canadian Coast Guard has 109 vessels and numerous small
craft. For more information on the coast guard fleet
visit their website.
Where can I get nautical charts and other
important information like tide and current tables?
The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), part of Fisheries and
Oceans Canada, is responsible for the preparation and
distribution of navigational charts, tide and current tables,
information on water levels, sailing directions and related
data. To see a list of publications available from CHS, please
consult the
product website or contact one of the following:
Hydrographic Chart Distribution Office
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
1675 Russell Road, P.O. Box 8080
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1G 3span
Tel: (613) 998-4931
Canadian Hydrographic Service
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Institute of Ocean Sciences Patricia Bay
9860 West Saanich Road
P.O. Box 6000
Sydney, British Columbia
Canada V8L 4B2
Tel: (250) 363-6358
The Canadian Hydrographic Service also provides a handy service
called TIDEAPHONE where you can call and listen to tide
predictions for your area covering the next seven days.
TIDEAPHONE is operated locally from the following three offices:
Halifax, Nova Scotia (902) 426-5494
Saint John, New Brunswick (506) 636-4429
Quebec, Qc (418) 648-7293
How can I become an authorized chart dealer
for the Canadian Hydrographic Service?
To become an authorized chart dealer, contact CHS at
1-877-CHS-LINK (1-877-247-5465) for more information.
6. Environment
If I have concerns or questions regarding
water and/or air pollution, who should I contact?
Any concerns regarding pollution of our environment should be
directed to Environment Canada.
Is Fisheries and Oceans Canada responsible for
issues concerning endangered fish and marine species?
While Environment Canada is the lead federal department on issues
concerning species at risk, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is specifically
responsible for activities surrounding the protection of aquatic species
at risk. To find out more, go to DFO’s
Species at
Risk web site.
7. Aboriginal Issues
Where can I access information on the Supreme
Court of Canada Marshall Decision?
For a wealth of
useful information regarding the Supreme Court of Canada Marshall
decision regarding aboriginal fishing, go through the Fisheries
and Oceans Canada homepage or go directly to
The
Marshall Response
Initiative website.
8. Scientific and Statistical Information
What kind of scientific research does
Fisheries and Oceans Canada conduct?
Science provides an essential basis for the sound management of
fisheries and oceans resources. Researchers at Fisheries and
Oceans Canada develop and implement a variety of scientific
tools for assisting fisheries and oceans management. These
include scientific surveys, new data collection techniques,
basic and applied scientific forecasting methods and the
publication of ongoing research in leading academic journals.
Research activities fall under a wide range of topics,
including: marine environment and habitat, oceanography,
productivity, stock assessment, hydrography and aquaculture. For
more information, go to the
Science Branch
section of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website.
Where can I find information about fish and
other marine species?
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a wealth of information on the
various fish and other marine species found throughout Canadian
waters. General information can be obtained from the
publications section of the
Fisheries and Oceans Canada website. Specific information
pertaining to fish, invertebrate and marine mammal stocks,
environmental overviews and other research documents in this
topic area may be obtained through the
Canadian Stock
Assessment Secretariat.
Where can I find information on commercial
fisheries landings?
Fisheries and Oceans Canada can provide data on commercial
fisheries landings. Some of this information is collected and
compiled by the department's various regional offices but
national statistics can be obtained by accessing the
Statistics website.
How can I get access to the Fisheries and
Oceans Canada library?
Fisheries and Oceans Canada offers public access to its online
library catalogue,
WAVES. While anyone may access the database, only
departmental employees may borrow materials directly. However,
you can still borrow indirectly through interlibrary loan
arranged with your local library.
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