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.

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.

• Our Minister

• Our Parliamentary Secretary

• Strategic Plan: Our Waters, Our Future - 2005-2010

• Our Vision

• Our Mandate

• Our Mission

• Our Waters, Our Future – DFO Video

• Organizational Structure

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Stewards of Canada's Waters
• Access to Information and Privacy Secretariat
• Links - Provincial and Territorial Governments

• Employment Opportunities

Last updated: 2006-02-08

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