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Canadian Laws Offshore Application Act (S.C. 1990, c. C-18.5).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990 (1996)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to apply federal laws and provincial laws to offshore areas and to amend certain Acts in consequence thereof.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone Territorial sea Continental shelf
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

An Act to apply federal and provincial laws to offshore areas, divided into the following titles: Short title; Interpretation; Declaratory provisions; Application of federal laws; Application of provincial laws; Court jurisdiction; General provisions; Consequential and related amendments.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Amends

Coastal Fisheries Protection Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-33).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, International relations/cooperation, Transshipment, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Access right, Offences/penalties, High seas, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Territorial Sea and Fishing Zones Act (R.S., c. T-7, s. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1964 (1996)

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Oceans Act (S.C. 1996, c. 31).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2019)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Institution, Coastal zone management, Sovereignty, Protected area, Biodiversity, Marine area, Endangered species, Integrated management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX