What does Fisheries and Oceans Canada do?
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is the lead federal government department for developing and implementing policies and programs in support of Canadas economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters. This mandate includes responsibility for the conservation and sustainable use of Canadas 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.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is the lead federal government department 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.