Foreign Vessels Fishing in Canadian Waters

Act: Fisheries Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14
Regulation: Foreign Vessel Fishing Regulations, C.R.C

To Whom Does This Apply?

Owners or masters of foreign vessels wishing to fish in Canadian fisheries waters.

Summary

The Fisheries Act governs the management of fisheries resources and habitats and sets out the rules and penalties for day-to-day conservation and management.

The Foreign Vessel Fishing Regulations state the rules for fishing in Canadian fisheries waters (on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts) by foreign vessels. The Regulations explain the following:

Atlantic Coast	Pacific Coast
Close time (dates when fishing is not permitted) Swordfish size limits Tuna size limits Incidental catch limits (fish or other animals caught as a result of fishing for another type of species) Closed areas and seasons	Close time Incidental catch limits Gear restrictions

DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.

Quebec Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
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