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Policy and Operational Framework for Integrated Management of Estuarine, Coastal and Marine Environments in Canada

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

1.0 Introduction

2.0 A Canadian Policy for Integrated Management

2.1 The Legislative Context

2.2 The Concept

2.3 The Principles

3.0 An Operational Framework for Integrated Management

3.1 Governance Model

3.1.1 Integrated Management through Collaboration

3.1.2 Integrated Management through Co-management

3.2 Management by Areas

3.2.1 Large Ocean Management Areas (LOMAs)

3.2.2 Coastal Management Areas (CMAs)

3.3 Integrated Management Bodies

3.4 The Integrated Management Planning Process

4.0 Conclusion

Appendix 1 Oceans Act Legislative Framework

Appendix 2 Glossary of Terms

 

Cat. no. Fs77-2/2002E-IN
ISBN 0-662-32087-5